"UK and India are strategic partners and UK is a major trading for India. The relationship between the two countries is highly constructive and substantially economic," Asquith, who called on Governor K Rosaiah here, was quoted as saying in a Raj Bhavan release.
"Britain looks forward to start new ventures in the field of banking, textiles and garments, leather, IT, education and allied areas," he said.
Deputy High Commissioner Bharat S Joshi, Governor's Principal Secretary, Ramesh Chand Meena were among those who were present on the occasion, the release added.
