Former British Prime Minister David Cameron has said he is "passionate" about the Indo-UK ties, as he received a special recognition award for his work in promoting the bilateral relationship.
"I am absolutely passionate about the relationship between Britain and India," Cameron said as he received the honour from Indian high commissioner to the UK Yashvardhan Kumar Sinha at the Indian Awards 2017 ceremony in the Houses of Parliament here last night.
"It is a relationship based on common interests, a relationship based on the extraordinary strengths of the British Indian Diaspora and Britons working in India. I am proud of the amount I have done to help build this relationship that is going to be so important for the future of both of our countries," he said.
The Indian Awards have been founded by UK-based Indian- origin professional Amarjit Singh, Chief Executive Officer of the India Business Group (IBG), to recognise UK-based individuals, businesses and organisations who have contributed to furthering the India-UK relationship culturally, socially or economically.
"The modern relationship between the UK and India is at a key juncture. Through the Indian Awards we aim to inspire and encourage the next generation of UK and Indian entrepreneurs, facilitators and bridge builders who will take the bilateral relationship to greater heights," Singh said.
Among the other winners at the annual awards, launched this year, included the Entrepreneur Award for Indian-origin Deputy Mayor of London for Business Rajesh Agrawal and Arts and Culture Award for Professor Sunil Khilnani, Director at King's College London India Institute.
Dr David Landsman, Executive Director of Tata Limited and one of the judges for the awards, said, "Many people in both countries contribute to the growing India-UK relationship. The Indian Awards 2017 have succeeded in identifying some of those who have gone well beyond the day job to make a real difference."
The Indian Awards 2017 was backed by the British Council and Institute of Directors (IoD), among others.
Stephen Martin, Director General of the Institute of Directors, said, "The IoD is delighted to have participated in the Indian Awards 2017, particularly at a time when the UK needs to turn its idea of 'Global Britain' into a tangible reality. Growing business and trade links between our two countries is essential as we prepare to exit the European Union.
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