India and Britain today agreed to further enhance bilateral ties and strengthen trade and investment between the two countries. Visiting British Prime Minister David Cameron held talks with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in New Delhi this morning. In the over one hour long talks at Dr. Singh's residence, the two leaders discussed bilateral, regional and international issues of mutual concern. Boosting economic cooperation, trade and investment figured prominently during the talks.

Earlier, Mr. Cameron interacted with business leaders. He stressed the need for a more transparent regulatory framework for British companies doing business in India. Both India and Britain aim to double bilateral trade to 23 billion pounds by 2015.
The British Prime Minister also said, he respected Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's decision of not attending the Commonwealth Heads of Government (CHOGM) meeting in Sri Lanka. He said, India, Canada and Britain share the same approach towards Sri Lanka. Cameron said, his visit to Sri Lanka will help throw light on these issues.

The British Prime Minister had arrived in New Delhi last night. After talks with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Mr. Cameron has left for Kolkata where he will meet West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. He will also visit the Indian Institute of Management and All India Radio in Kolkata.

British Prime Minister David Cameron will later fly to Colombo to attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting on November 15-16.