British Deputy High Commission would be opening a Visa Application Centre
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Visakhapatnam: United Kingdom (UK) has extended its expertise in development of smart cities in AP, academic collaborations with local institutions and in the construction of new capital city – Amaravati.
At an interactive session organised by the Andhra Pradesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry Federation (APCCIF) here on Friday, deputy head of mission at British Deputy High Commission, Hyde-rabad and head of UK Trade and Investment (UKTI), Abhilash Puzhakara, said, “UK is ahead of many countries and can help Indian cities, especially in Andhra Pradesh to make them smart cities using latest technology. We will be happy to transfer our technology and partner with India in various sectors of mutual interest, especially to be part of the growth of Andhra Pradesh and development of its capital Amaravati.”
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He further said that for the benefit of the Telugu states, the British Deputy High Commission would be opening a Visa Application Centre along with Premium Lounge in Hyderabad for processing of visas.
“Discussions are also on to promote collaborations between UK and Andhra Pradesh-based educational institutions and if things work out, JNTU-Kakinada and JNTU-Anantapur are likely to team up with UK-based universities,” he added.
Mr Abhilash reminded that UK Prime Minister David Cameron had earlier said that for Britain, India is a ‘Partner of Choice’. He further said that UK is the best place for research, innovation and growth in the world, taking it way ahead of the US and Singapore.
“Indian companies can benefit more through collaborations with the UK firms. UK is the largest investor in India among G-20 nations where UK-based companies invested about $3.2 billion in India last year,” Mr Abhilash pointed out.
APCCIF vice-president G. Sambasiva Rao explained about the business opportunities for UK companies in Andhra Pradesh with its 972 km coastline.
Mr Sambasiva Rao pointed out that being a new state, Andhra Pradesh offers a variety of investment and collaboration opportunities for the foreign companies.
( Source : deccan chronicle )
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