Modi welcomes UK’s move to strengthen ties with Guj

New Delhi : Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi today welcomed the move of the UK government of exploring opportunities for strengthening ties with the state.

Modi tweeted: “Der Aaye Durasta Aaye!! I welcome UK Govt’s step for active engagement and strengthening relations with Guj.

God is Great.” The reaction came after UK’s Deputy Foreign Minister called for exploring opportunities for closer cooperation between Gujarat and the United Kingdom.

The UK foreign office has reportedly asked its High Commissioner to visit Gujarat and meet Modi to increase the contacts between the two. The Ministry of External Affairs also welcomed the development.