Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj on Friday called on the Indian Diaspora living in the United Kingdom to invest in the projects that Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government has initiated in the country.
Addressing the gathering at the Regional Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas here, Swaraj complimented the success achieved by the Indian Diaspora in the UK and invited them to be a part of India's growth story.
"As we rejoice in the success of the Indian Diaspora, we also invite you to actively participate in India's growth story. Our Government is fully committed to good governance, clear policies, efficiency, accountability, speedy decision making, transparency and favourable business environment. There are tremendous opportunities today for you to join us, especially in the fields of manufacturing, infrastructure development, education, health, skills development, science and technology, research and innovation, knowledge, economy and youth development as part of our effort to realise India's full potential," said Swaraj.
"Several exciting projects such as the Clean Ganga Project, Metro Rail Project, and Smart Cities Project and so on are on the anvil, where you can contribute meaningfully," she added.
Swaraj also lauded the close relationship that India and the United Kingdom share and extolled the decision by the British Government to install a statue of Mahatma Gandhi in its Parliament Square next year.
"India and the United Kingdom have enjoyed decades of partnership as two vibrant, pluralistic and multicultural democracies. The shared values of the rule of law, basic freedoms, mutual respect, peaceful coexistence of diverse communities and emphasis on inclusiveness have enabled our two countries to build enduring bonds of friendship and cooperation. We regard relations with the United Kingdom as a priority in India's external engagement and seek to raise this multifaceted partnership to greater heights," she said.
"We recognise the decision made by the British Government to install a statue of Mahatma Gandhi at Parliament Square next year. It will be a symbol of the strong mutual goodwill between our two countries," she added.