Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, UK Defence Minister Grant Shapps sign MoU over defence collaboration
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday held bilateral meeting with UK Defence Minister Grant Shapps in London.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday held bilateral meeting with UK Defence Minister Grant Shapps in London.
"The industry leaders from the UK outlined their current and future plans for India. Aero-engines, Electric Propulsion, missiles, power-packs, and maritime systems were identified as some of the focus areas of joint work. The Raksha Mantri noted the positivity and enthusiasm of UK CEOs and business leaders on working in India and with the Indian companies," the Indian ministry's statement added.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday welcomed investment and technology collaboration from the UK, and stated that India is ready with skilled human resource base, a robust pro-FDI and pro-business ecosystem, and a huge domestic market.
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India and the UK are committed to a bilateral partnership that re-energises trade, investment and technological collaboration, the British government said.