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| Crispin Simon |
20/6/2018
PUNE: Crispin
Simon, the new UK deputy high commissioner-director general, UK department for
international trade, said that the Pune region offered immense trade potential
and plethora of opportunities in the field of automotives and information
technology (IT) as part of bilateral trade between India and the UK.
Simon was in Pune to review business and investments by the
British trade office, Pune, which is a part of the British high commission in
India. Simon, who also holds the role of director general for trade, economics
and commercial diplomacy, with overall responsibility for UK-India economic and
commercial relationships, said that both India and the UK have a very strong
and vibrant business partnership where fields like automotives, higher
education, academic research and development, artificial intelligence and
technology had a wide scope for further exploration by the two countries.
Currently, three hundred British companies are operating on Indian soil in
different forms, like joint ventures, collaborations , partnerships and other modes
contributing to economic growth between the nations.
Referring to Pune, he specifically said that Hinjewadi offered
good investment potential as it was the IT hub in the “citadel of education.” “Pune
has rich history of culture, tradition, business and is a very impressive
investment destination for investors. The companies based here have global
potential and capabilities which they have demonstrated time and again. Just
like JCB has become one of the biggest global supply chain companies in Pune.
Similarly, Kirloskar Pumps has also made its mark at the global level.
Ultimately, what matters is quality products which give the companies an edge
over competitors,” Simon said.
Simon further added that the two countries were poised to take
rapid business strides under the visionary goals of their respective prime
ministers. “We will keep adding value to each other as business partners and
keep engaging on multiple business fronts. We will conduct international
business conference to increase the level of engagement with special focus on
technology ,” he added.
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