Why is UK praising and buttering India?

[SHHHHH]

Every one must be knowing about the British PM visit to India with probably the largest backing crew ever making a visit.
David Cameroon has been quoted saying "India as the next superpower"
"I have been here 4 times and each time things improve very fastly,its amazing to see the world around you changing so fast"
etc.etc. and praising our economic development.
Why so??

 

[Renegade]

Every one must be knowing about the British PM visit to India with probably the largest backing crew ever making a visit.
David Cameroon has been quoted saying "India as the next superpower"
"I have been here 4 times and each time things improve very fastly,its amazing to see the world around you changing so fast"
etc.etc. and praising our economic development.
Why so??

The Brits are not buttering India and so it will be a wrong word to use. There is new government in Britain and they have a new foreign policy and if that is appreciative of our rise and importance so much so better. Today it is Britain, tomorrow it migh be the whole of Europe and then the world, good for us.

Only good can come out of such bilateral engagements.

 

[Dash]

Every one must be knowing about the British PM visit to India with probably the largest backing crew ever making a visit.
David Cameroon has been quoted saying "India as the next superpower"
"I have been here 4 times and each time things improve very fastly,its amazing to see the world around you changing so fast"
etc.etc. and praising our economic development.
Why so??

very unlikely for them to butter India

 

[indian navy]

what a meaningless thread all world know India china are two growing power and we want strong relation with all countries

India has bright future

keep moving

 

[RobbieS]

Every one must be knowing about the British PM visit to India with probably the largest backing crew ever making a visit.
David Cameroon has been quoted saying "India as the next superpower"
"I have been here 4 times and each time things improve very fastly,its amazing to see the world around you changing so fast"
etc.etc. and praising our economic development.
Why so??

Whats wrong with you? You enjoy singing your own praises?

 

[su-47]

Here is the article:

David Cameron begins Indian trade drive

David Cameron has begun a two-day visit to India with the aim of strengthening relations and creating jobs back in the UK.

The prime minister is leading what Downing Street describes as the largest UK trade delegation in living memory.

Mr Cameron is accompanied by senior Cabinet colleagues and dozens of business executives.

Beginning his tour in Bangalore, Mr Cameron will say he wants to make the UK "the partner of choice" for India.

The government regards India as a vital regional and economic partner in the drive to boost exports and investment.

In an article for The Hindu newspaper, Mr Cameron wrote: "I have come to your country in a spirit of humility.

"I know that Britain cannot rely on sentiment and shared history for a place in India's future.

"Your country has the whole world beating a path to its door. But I believe Britain should be India's partner of choice in the years ahead. Starting this week, that is what we are determined to deliver."

British High Commissioner to India, Sir Richard Stagg, said Mr Cameron hoped to forge a new special relationship after a period in which ties had stagnated, adding that the visit was "unique in scale and ambition".

Among those who have travelled to India with Mr Cameron are Chancellor George Osborne, Foreign Secretary William Hague and Business Secretary Vince Cable.

The sizeable business delegation includes the bosses of Barclays, Vodafone, SAB Miller and the English Premier League, while leading academics and sporting figures - including 2012 Olympics chairman Lord Coe - have also made the trip.

'Easier access'
Pointing to Indian involvement in UK car manufacturing and steel production, Mr Cameron is expected to call on India to reduce trade barriers in banking, insurance, defence manufacturing and legal services.

The BBC's Laura Kuenssberg, who is travelling with the PM, said he will "argue for easier access for British business to set up and trade in India", and "promise to make the British economy as open as possible to India".

But she said Indian ministers had already voiced concerns about the coalition's moves to introduce an annual cap on migrants from outside the EU entering the UK.

Dr Cable attracted attention after telling the Indian media that he wanted the UK to have "as liberal an immigration policy as it is possible to have".

He told the BBC the "key point" was that the policy had to be "flexible".

"Companies expect to be able to move their staff around simply to do their job and it's my job as business secretary to make that case," he said.

Our correspondent said she expected Mr Cameron to be pressed on the potential contradiction between arguing for the UK to attract more talented Indian professionals but restricting immigration at the same time.

On Tuesday, a Downing Street spokeswoman said the Home Office had made it "very clear" it wanted to see net annual migration fall from hundreds of thousands in recent years to tens of thousands.

Since taking office, the coalition has stressed the need to place economic co-operation and trade development at the heart of its foreign policy, with increased focus on fast-growing economies in Asia and Latin America.

The BBC's economics editor Stephanie Flanders said Britain now exported more to Ireland than it did to Brazil, India, Russia and China combined.

As well as making the case for increased two-way investment, Mr Cameron is expected to discuss foreign policy and security goals with Indian leaders, focusing on joint counter-terrorism initiatives and support for Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Mr Cameron travelled to India from Turkey where he pledged to help the country's EU entry bid.

He last visited India in 2006, in his first year as opposition leader.

BBC News - David Cameron begins Indian trade drive


If you notice the part in red, you will see that its clear he is coming to create jobs in Britain. so obviously he will praise us and all. Just take it with a pinch of salt. we should only engage if it benefits India.

 

[KS]

Mods move the article to this thread.

http://www.defence.pk/forums/india-defence/29573-indian-foreign-affairs-news-discussions-non-us-pakistan-related.html

 

[AZADPAKISTAN2009]

British are notorious for tagging along emerging nations and when moment is right they stab them from behind , and take control of all the lands - just reasearch it on history , why do you think French and Turkish ppl don't like British

Plus don't forget they were Masters not long ago

 

[third eye]

No offence meant but..

Meaningless thread in the wrong place.

Someday when we respect ourselves we shall realise our relevance.

 

[karan.1970]

@Azad, Do remember Americans are historically British people living on a different continent

 

[Chinese-Dragon]

David Cameron is from the Tory party.

I think he genuinely prefers India over China.

 

[chakra]

I think buttering would not be the right word.
Courteous should be the word.
Its the courteous behaviour of the british PM and the delegation that accompanies him.
Whenever a foreign delegation visits a country, the delegation showers praises over the host nation to generate goodwill among the hosts.
After all, a dialogue is best done in a friendly environment.

 

[somya]

British are notorious for tagging along emerging nations and when moment is right they stab them from behind , and take control of all the lands - just reasearch it on history , why do you think French and Turkish ppl don't like British

Plus don't forget they were Masters not long ago

You live in Past of East India Company.

These types of views are suitable in local paper, where people add spice to their life by reading consipracy news.

They readily agree to it, as it creates sensation in their brain.

And it is the only exercise their brain can do.

So comeout of that world, as it a international forum.

 

[Chinese-Dragon]

Indians have quite a connection with the UK I think, which is maybe why Cameron prioritises India over China.

Even the richest man in the UK is an Indian, Lakshmi "Mittal".

So clearly Cameron understands that being good to India is important for a UK leader.

 

[Spring Onion]

Every one must be knowing about the British PM visit to India with probably the largest backing crew ever making a visit.
David Cameroon has been quoted saying "India as the next superpower"
"I have been here 4 times and each time things improve very fastly,its amazing to see the world around you changing so fast"
etc.etc. and praising our economic development.
Why so??

))) Because Cameron has been advised not to step on tail of Indians



Don't mention Kashmir, poverty in India, UK PM advised
IANS, Jul 28, 2010, 09.52am IST



LONDON: Look out for the "elephant traps" in India, don’t mention Kashmir and avoid patronising references to poverty. Don’t dare criticise and instead talk of the "New India".

For the past two days British media has been full of tips to Prime Minister David Cameron, who arrived in India Tuesday night, on how not to upset India if his trip is to be a success. But taking the cake is the tongue-in-cheek advice in the Financial Times reflecting on British and Indian attitudes on certain sub-continental issues.

The newspaper's columnist Alex Barker in his blog asks Cameron to look out for "elephant traps" in India.

The first is 'Kashmir', he says. Recalling controversial utterances by previous British foreign secretaries like Robin Cook and David Miliband, Barker tells Cameron: "The quickest way to turn a charm offensive into a diplomatic fiasco. The basic rule: British ministers should say nothing. Don't dare criticise, offer to help, or link bringing peace to tackling terrorism. Stray words have consequences."

The second is 'Poverty'. "More poor people than anywhere on earth. But not worth mentioning too loudly. Talk about the New India instead. Mention the aid review. A patronising tone is fatal."

The third, 'Coming over too fresh'. Barker says: "The young, dynamic, no-nonsense version of Cameron should probably be left behind. It's time to learn some manners. Indian politicians are, as a rule, double his age and four times as grand. If the meetings are stuffy, formal, overbearingly polite, that's a good thing."

The fourth is the 'Immigration cap'. The columnist writes: "A big issue for the Indian elite. Anand Sharma, the commerce minister, raised his 'concerns' earlier this month with Cameron himself. A heavily bureaucratic and stingy visa regime will not encourage Indians to work or study in Britain."


Don't mention Kashmir, poverty in India, UK PM advised - UK - World - The Times of India