UK wants to be a genuine partner in developing India’s Infrastructure
New Delhi, India, January,2008 - Speaking at the inaugural session of the UK-India Infrastructure Conclave on January 16, organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and UK Trade and Investment (UKTI), in Delhi, Digby, Lord Jones of Birmingham, UK Minister for Trade and Investment said that his country wants to be a genuine partner in developing India’s infrastructure and not just a contractor. Given India’s rising stature in the global sphere, he also endorsed India’s membership of the UN Security Council and the G-8. He said that several British companies such as Bombardier and Mott McDonald are already engaged in developing India’s infrastructure. He projected UK as an attractive and open global financial centre, ready to share its expertise and participate in India’s PPP ventures in the infrastructure sector.
