UK to raise Moody's 'ethnic tensions' report during Modi visit

November 06, 2015 08:36

Britain will raise the issue of alleged human rights violations in India as well as reports of growing intolerance in Indian society during the forthcoming three-day visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Britain's Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond said.

When asked if a Moody's Analytics report on rise in ethnic tensions in India would be discussed during the visit, Hammond said, "Yes, I am sure in all our meetings, with everybody we come in contact with, we always talk about issues of mutual concern."

Moody's has said it stands by its report.

He added: "I am sure Prime Minister Modi will have issues he wants to raise around the Indian diaspora in the UK, and I am sure Prime Minister Cameron would want to ask about some of the issues just mentioned, because they are clearly relevant to Prime Minister Modi's plans for the development of the Indian economy and the opening of India to the outside world, and securing India's sustainable development'.

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