“We want to be seen as job makers, not job takers”, Mr. Jaishankar said, while refusing to be drawn into comparisons with the recent visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping, when deals worth $62 billion were announced. Ahead of the visit, he exuded confidence that his trip will deepen bilateral ties in a range of areas with a particular focus on expanding economic and defence cooperation. “My message to the business community is clear – come, make use of the opportunities India is offering and invest in India”, Modi said.
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“India stands out as a rare beacon and the prime minister will play that up, focus on that really, and say, “look, India’s a safe and stable bet”. “Defence manufacturing will be a prime focus in my talks”, he said. David Cameron will also accompany PM Modi for the event.
Several groups were planning demonstrations outside Wembley Stadium during the rally and near Cameron’s Downing Street office to coincide with Modi’s visit there.
Mr. Modi will also visit the Tata-owned Jaguar Land Rover factory in Solihull, before leaving for Turkey on Saturday.
Britain is home to an Indian diaspora of 1.5 million, and the two nations share the English language, historical ties and an obsession with cricket.
The centrepiece of the November 12-14 journey might be a mass rally and firework show at Wembley Stadium on Friday for an estimated 60,000 supporters – 3 times greater than the gang he drew to New York’s Madison Square Garden final yr.
Gadkari, a former BJP president, also demanded stringent action against those making “irresponsible” statements against Modi and Shah, who are facing flak from within the BJP and also allies for the National Democratic Alliance’s massive defeat in the key Hindi heartland state.
The prime minister’s itinerary also includes paying homage to the statue of Mahatma Gandhi near the British Parliament, visiting the house where the father of India’s constitution, Babasaheb Ambedkar, lived in while studying at the London School of Economics in 1921-22, and unveiling a bust of 12th century scholar, philosopher and statesman Basaveshwara on a bank of the Thames river.
“During the summit, we will review the progress on decisions taken at the Brisbane Summit and take up issues of climate change, terrorism, refugees, weak growth in global economy, strategies for growth and employment, investment strategies, trade, energy and financial sector resilience”.
“British companies must work together with their Indian counterparts to take advantage of the liberalisation of the Indian economy… they should be confident that an investment in India will not go unrewarded”, Kapadia said.
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Indian Prime Minister Narinder Modi will meet chief executives for a roundtable discussion in London …
