NEW DELHI, 19 April 2018: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's current visit to the UK and participation in the CHOGM 2018, is set to further strengthen India's capabilities as a nation that can bind the world together and help further bilateral and multilateral trade and business interests. 

"It will also go a long way in deepening the India-UK trade and investment relations further," said Mr. Rashesh Shah, President, FICCI. 

"India, being the largest member state of the grouping, due to its rising economic stock and global standing, is ideally positioned to play a defining role in unveiling a new chapter of cooperation amongst Commonwealth nations," added Mr. Shah. 

The Indian Industry is looking forward to PM Modi's visit acting as a catalyst to an accelerated process of openness to trade, investments and movement of people between CW nations, he said. 

FICCI stands committed to support efforts to boost business linkages between India and Commonwealth countries.