two nations.

CM Yogi also shared a picture of their meeting on his X handle, stating, "Today I had a courtesy meeting with British High Commissioner, Mrs. Lindy Cameron at my official residence in Lucknow."

In response, Lindy Cameron wrote, "Thank you, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath ji, for sharing your valuable thoughts during my first visit to Uttar Pradesh and my first meeting with a Chief Minister, and for advancing the partnership between India and Britain. There is much to take forward in the areas of higher education, business opportunities, electric vehicles, and other sectors."

Lindy Cameron, an Oxford graduate and former CEO of the UK National Cyber Security Centre, was appointed as the UK High Commissioner to India earlier this year. Notably, she is the first female British High Commissioner to India.

UP emerges as a prime investment hub for UK companies-

Uttar Pradesh has rapidly become a preferred destination for UK investors, offering significant opportunities across various sectors, including leather and textile, healthcare, solar energy, and food processing. Several UK-based companies have already established a strong presence in the state, attracted by its favorable investment climate and supportive government policies.

One notable example is AB Mauri, a subsidiary of British Foods PLC, which is investing Rs 1,100 crores to establish a new yeast manufacturing plant in Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh. The state government has facilitated this investment by allocating land and approving a letter of comfort for incentives under the Industrial Investment and Employment Promotion Policy 2022.

In the biotech sector, Genus Breeding India Pvt. Ltd. has leveraged Uttar Pradesh's robust ecosystem to set up a unit in Lucknow with an investment of Rs 12 crores, on land provided by the Animal Husbandry Department. The defense sector has also seen interest, with UK-based Webley & Scott (Sial Manufacturers Pvt. Ltd.) establishing a plant for manufacturing air guns in the Sandila Phase-2 Industrial Area, investing Rs 7.62 crores. The plant began operations in June 2020.

Additionally, FMCG giant Unilever operates a successful unit in Hamirpur, while chemical company Johnson Matthey has a strong presence in Kanpur.

Strategic measures to boost foreign investment-

Under the leadership of CM Yogi, Uttar Pradesh has made significant strides in creating a conducive environment for foreign investment by developing world-class infrastructure. The state’s enhanced connectivity through air, water, road, and rail networks has streamlined the logistics for industries and manufacturing units, enabling them to efficiently distribute their products across India and internationally. Notably, Uttar Pradesh is poised to become the only state in India with five international airports, further boosting its appeal as a global business hub.

To foster industrial development, the state government has implemented over 25 policies aimed at attracting investments across various sectors. A key initiative is the Incentive Policy 2023, designed to draw in specific Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) from Fortune Global and Fortune India 500 companies. Notably, UP’s commitment to business-friendly reforms has consistently earned it the title of "Top Achiever" in India’s Ease of Doing Business rankings.