On May 21 local time, Premier Li Keqiang visited Tata Group of India in Mumbai.

Upon arrival, Li Keqiang was warmly greeted by Chairman of Tata Group Cyrus Mistry and other senior executives. Li Keqiang visited the overseas R & D center of Tata and the photo exhibition of the Group. He was briefed the operation of the Group as well as its cooperation with China and chatted with the executives.

Li Keqiang said, the Tata Group, which opened an office in Shanghai over a century ago, has close ties with China. In recent years, the Tata Group has carried out extensive cooperation with Chinese businesses. It is an epitome of the comprehensive development of China-India cooperation in trade and economy. During my visit, I have reached strategic consensus with Indian national leaders. We nailed down a series of projects of practical cooperation, which will also be a strong promotion for Tata's cooperation with the Chinese side. We welcome more Indian businesses to cooperate with the Chinese side to achieve larger scale of mutual benefit and win-win outcome at different levels.

Chairman of Tata Mistry said that it is a great honour for the Group to be a forerunner of India-China cooperation in trade and economy as well as a bridge for India-China friendship. The Tata Group is willing to take full advantage of the steady development of India-China relations, to further expand cooperation with China and to play an active role in the development of bilateral relationship.

Li Keqiang talked via a video link to the Chinese and Indian staff at Tata's Shanghai office, asking about the production and operation of the office. Li Keqiang said, you are exploring the Chinese market, while also assisting China to know more about the Indian market. It shows from one aspect that China and India, as two large emerging economies and markets, are connected and complementary. As China-India economic and trade relations develop, you will surely have more opportunities to exert your talents.

The staff thanked Li Keqiang for his care and encouragement. They expressed that they will continue their efforts to contribute to the friendly cooperation between China and India.

The Tata Group is the largest conglomerate company in India, founded in 1868. Its business covers the sectors of communication & information technology, engineering, materials and services. Its branch in China specializes in the fields of steel, cars, communications and freight, with a staff of over 3, 000 people.