Alex Chalk said during the United Kingdom Partner Country/Defence session at Dadhichi Hall’s continuing Global Investor Summit-2023, “It gives me great satisfaction to take part in GIS-23. It is a significant accomplishment to stand on this vast tract of land in Uttar Pradesh and invite investors from around the globe. The fact that this programme is taking place in the “Rice Basket” state is also a significant accomplishment.”
The UK, as a partner nation, has contributed to GIS not just in the fields of defence and aerospace but also in the fields of food processing, according to UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, who spoke at the event. He also promised investors that the UK would fully cooperate. assisting the government in advancing their programmes.
Adityanath assured the British delegation that any investment made in the state would be safe and that the state government would also offer all assistance necessary to make the venture profitable for the investor.
Six UK businesses presented investment plans for the state at the meeting.Chalk stated a desire to continue working with the government, particularly in the field of defence.
“Uttar Pradesh is actively participating in the “Make in India” initiative to help satisfy India’s defence demands. Our contribution will be made in a variety of ways, including through investment and the production of strategic and tactical weapons. This will allow Uttar Pradesh to meet its defence needs. accelerated growth The state government has also released its defence and aerospace policy, and it is seeking to expand the opportunities so that it may become a hub in this industry, he said.
“I have no qualms in stating that India and the UK have deep historical ties, and Prime Minister Modi has been instrumental in advancing these cross-border ties. As a result, not only are all of the UK-affiliated investors now partners in GIS-23, but the UK’s defence procurement minister has also arrived with a sizable team to advance these opportunities in the state, according to Adityanath.
