We Will Open More Doors of Cooperation: PM Modi at UK Parliament

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Royal Gallery of the British Parliament today. Earlier, Prime Minister Modi and his UK counterpart David Cameron addressed a joint press conference at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO).

Below are the highlights of PM Modi's speech:

• I'm delighted to be London. Even in this globalised world, London is still the standard of our times. It represents the finesse in human achievement.
• I'm truly honoured to speak in the British Parliament. I know the Parliament is not in session. Prime Minister Cameron looks relaxed and relieved.
• I extend my good wishes to the Labour. I extend warm greetings to the friends of India present here today.
• I will only say that many freedom fighters of India founders of India found their calling in the institutions of Britain. From Jawaharlal Nehru to Manmohan Singh passed through the doors here.
• There are so much in common between the culture. We debate over the pitches of Lord's and Eden Gardens
• Earlier we paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi's statue outside the Parliament. I was asked about how that statue came about here. I said British were wise enough to recognise him, India was generous enough to share him
• Tomorrow we hope to be Wembley. It will be an expression of joy for all that we share - values, shares, political systems, sports, culture and art.
• The UK is the third largest investor in India behind Singapore and Mauritius. Indians invest more in Britain than in rest of the EU
• It takes and Indian icon Tata to run a British icon and become the nation's largest private sector employer. And UK remains the preferred choice of Indian students
• Our security agencies are working together so our children return home safe
• This year alone we have had three exercises together. Your support has helped India take its rightful place in the global arena
• Mr Speaker, India is newfound spot of hope and opportunity for the world
• It is not just about numbers. A nation of 1.25 billion people with 800 million is under 35 years. It is the reason of bold and sustained measure for reform
• Our momentum comes from the quality of life we seek for every citizen
• In a nation connected by cell phones, Digital India is changing the interface between citizens and world
• The motto of Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas is a vision of participation and prosperity for every citizen
• This is the timeless ethos of our culture and foundation of our constitution
• We will open more doors of cooperation
• Mr Speaker, ours is an age of multiple transitions in the world. We are yet to fully comprehend the future unfolding before us
• The fault lines are shifting from boundaries of nations to our cities
• The world must speak in one voice against the challenge of our times. We must support a common definition of terrorism in the UN. And we need a social movement against extremism in countries where they originate
• The world needs common but differentiated responsibilities to combat climate change
• Mr Speaker, this is a huge moment for our two great nations. We can make this one the leading global partnerships.
• Dr B R Ambedkar whose 125th birth anniversary we are celebrating now was just an architect of our parliamentary democracy he also stood up for the oppressed
• That is the cause to which India and UK have dedicated themselves today