 Friends, India, Canada, bilateral ties are driven by our shared democratic values and many common interests. The trade and investment linkage between us are integral to our multi-faceted relationship. Canada is the 20th largest foreign investor in India. More than 600 Canadian companies have presence in India. I am told that Canadian pension funds have pledged around 50 billion US dollars as investment in India till now. Our relationship is perhaps far stronger than what the number suggests. But that also means together we can achieve much more. Canada is home to some of the largest and most experienced infrastructure investors. Canadian pension funds were the first ones to start investing directly in India. Many of them have already discovered great opportunities in a range of areas like highways, airports, logistics, telecoms and real estate. They are looking at expanding their presence and finding new areas to invest. More Canadian investors who have been in India for many years now can be our best brand ambassadors. Their own experience, their plan to expand and diversify can be the most credible evidence for all of you to come here to. In addition, you have the benefit of knowing India well. After all, Canada has one of the largest Indian diaspora in the world. There would be no barriers for you here. You would find yourself as welcome here as in your own country.