India, Sept. 11 -- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay left for the United Kingdom on Thursday with a high-level official delegation, embarking on his first overseas trip since assuming office in May.

The week-long visit will focus on attracting foreign investment to the state, strengthening ties with British companies and exploring global motorsports infrastructure, officials said.

Vijay is travelling to London via Dubai and is expected to meet members of the Tamil diaspora during his stay in the UK.

While the state government did not issue an official communication on his departure, officials said he was expected to return to Chennai on September 17, HT earlier reported.

During the visit, Vijay will pitch Tamil Nadu as Asia's p...