LONDON: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today held talks with his UK counterpart David Cameron on as he eyes more British investment to India on his maiden visit during which a “package of deliverables” worth billions of pounds in defence and energy sectors was expected be signed.
Modi, who flew into the British capital on his much- anticipated three-day visit, was accorded a guard of honour by the 48-member F Company Scots guard accompanied by the regimental band of Irish guards.
Cameron came out from his 10 Downing Street to receive Modi before the two leaders headed to the world’s most famous political office for a nearly 90-minute dialogue.
The UK had earlier said there will be a “package of deliverables” announced during Modi’s visit. The commercial and private sector deals rather than Government to Government deals are said to be worth billions of pounds.
Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond had narrowed down defence and civil nuclear as an area of focus during the visit and also confirmed that the Make in India aspect of the Hawk trainers will be on the cards. (AGENCIES)
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