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London, Feb. 4: India and Britain have agreed to prioritise collaboration in defence and high-end manufacturing, UK business secretary Mr Peter Mandelson and the Union commerce minister, Mr Anand Sharma, said on Thursday at the beginning of joint economic and trade committee talks.
India and the UK have a strong strategic relationship, Mr Sharma said, adding that this is evident by cooperation in science and technology, defence, education and security-related issues.
He said that there has been progress on defence collaboration between the two countries and the talks could focus on tie-ups in the field of air defence too.
"There have been one or two opportunities that have been missed for whatever reasons. I know both Indian defence manufacturers and those from Britain would like to do more work together — whether it is for armoured vehicles for military or air tank fuel technology, there are so many different areas. We hope to progress on this," he said.
"India wants to be overwhelmingly self-sufficient in growing its defence manufacturing pace as fast as its needs and we have British companies who are able and willing to help that about by locating their production in India, by transferring their high technology, knowledge, research and development to India in order to bring that about," he added.
The two ministers also discussed cooperation in the energy sector and investment in infrastructure.
UK, India eye defence ties-Asian Age
India and the UK have a strong strategic relationship, Mr Sharma said, adding that this is evident by cooperation in science and technology, defence, education and security-related issues.
He said that there has been progress on defence collaboration between the two countries and the talks could focus on tie-ups in the field of air defence too.
"There have been one or two opportunities that have been missed for whatever reasons. I know both Indian defence manufacturers and those from Britain would like to do more work together — whether it is for armoured vehicles for military or air tank fuel technology, there are so many different areas. We hope to progress on this," he said.
"India wants to be overwhelmingly self-sufficient in growing its defence manufacturing pace as fast as its needs and we have British companies who are able and willing to help that about by locating their production in India, by transferring their high technology, knowledge, research and development to India in order to bring that about," he added.
The two ministers also discussed cooperation in the energy sector and investment in infrastructure.
UK, India eye defence ties-Asian Age
