UK Trade Minister to visit India

The minister will be accompanied by delegates from 11 British trade bodies

Seeking Indian investment in the UK, Britain's Trade Minister will visit India this week during which he will discuss current economic challenges and bilateral trade.

Lord Green, UK Minister of State for Trade and Investment (UKTI), will be accompanied by delegates from 11 British trade bodies representing more than 20,000 UK companies during his visit from September 19-21.

"I'm delighted to be back in India for the second time this year and have the opportunity to showcase UKTI's commitment to supporting and encouraging a range of companies, both large and small, to do business here in the future," Lord Green said today.

The visit aims to identify further opportunities for the UK and Indian businesses to work together to realise India's ambitious goals for economic growth and to explore opportunities for Indian businesses to take advantage of the attractive investment climate offered by the UK.

"We are on track to double our trade with India by 2015 and the natural fit between the UK and Indian economies offers huge opportunities for commercial partnerships. India has identified what it needs to realise its economic ambitions and the UK is uniquely placed to help meet these needs with world-class technology and expertise," the Minister said.

During his trip, he will visit Delhi, Pune and Mumbai.

In New Delhi, Lord Green will launch the UK-India Business Council's business centre in Gurgaon. He will also meet senior Indian ministers to discuss current economic challenges and bilateral trade with India.

In Pune, the Minister will address a seminar on UK-India Innovation & Joint Product Development and will interact with business. During his visit to Mumbai, he will deliver a speech at the British Business Group's National Convention.

He will also meet senior Indian businessmen and young leaders.