Underlining that India shares useful and vibrant

relationship with the UK in education and research front, Ghanashyam said that New Delhi considers London as a "valuable partner". She said that there is growing bilateral cooperation in counter-terrorism and cyber security. "In the area of defence, we have multi-faceted relations," she said adding that there is "considerable scope". "Energy is an important area of our relationship. Oil and natural gas is one of the top sectors of FDI from UK into India. And there is considerable scope fro India-UK partnership in the sector especially non-fossil and renewable sectors," she said. Meanwhile, Cameron has launched a charm offensive ahead to his high-profile visit to India, stating that he is a fan of Sachin Tendulkar and relishes "pretty hot" curries. 46-year-old Cameron last visited India in 2010, soon after assuming office. Besides an attempt at winning some votes in the UK, the focus of the upcoming tour will be on opening up new markets such as energy, financial services and healthcare. Cameron stressed on the will on both sides to meet the ambitious target of doubling bilateral trade by 2015, set during his last visit in 2010.