Mumbai, March 29 -- South Australia Premier Peter Malinauskas praised India as a "massive centre of global growth" with increasing influence on the world economy.

While talking to ANI, Malinauskas said that Australia sees immense potential for collaboration between India and Australia.

"India is clearly a massive centre of global growth. India is going to have an ever-growing level of influence on the global economy over the decades ahead. In my home state of South Australia, we have great affection for the Indian community. We see an opportunity for greater collaboration," he said.

Malinauskas said that several Indian students go to Australia, and other than that, there is a scope for greater collaboration, particularly in areas like ...