New Delhi, May 18 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India emerged as one of the world's most attractive destinations for investment, innovation and manufacturing, while inviting European companies to deepen engagement with the country as a trusted and reliable economic partner, according to an official statement issued on Monday.

Addressing the European Round Table for Industry (ERT) in Gothenburg, PM Modi highlighted the growing strategic convergence between India and Europe and stressed the importance of trusted partnerships amid an increasingly complex and uncertain global environment.

He welcomed the growing momentum in India-EU relations, including the successful conclusion of negotiations for the landmark India-EU Free T...