Re-generation of Hyderabad city, lake cleaning and development projects and intelligent transport system were some of the areas that companies based out of London could help Hyderabad as part of its infrastructure development programme.

This emerged out of an interactive session between Mayor of London Boris Johnson and ministers and officials from the Andhra Pradesh Government here today.

The London Mayor was in Hyderabad on a two-day visit, coinciding with the visit of the 22-member UK Trade Mission to India.

Johnson said he was “fascinated” with the infrastructure development works unfolding in Hyderabad.

“Capacity addition due to population increase is a focus area both for London and Hyderabad,” he pointed out.

The Mayor took lot of interest in knowing about the metro rail project which is under way in Hyderabad.

He was also informed of the State Government’s interest in taking up cleaning and development of Hussain Sagar lake.

Johnson said London had considerable expertise in riverfront development projects, which could be taken up in Hyderabad.

Although the meeting did not end with finalisation of any joint venture deals, officials said this was the beginning of what could be a greater partnership between London and Hyderabad.

Later, the Mayor visited Infotech Enterprises’ Hyderabad facility and was briefed on the safety-critical projects being executed there for customers in London and the UK.

He had an interaction with Krishna Bodanapu, President of the company, and other industry leaders in the technology space.

He called for mutually-beneficial and value-based partnerships.

amitmitra@thehindu.co.in

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