London, March 25 -- West Bengal's Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee who is on a visit to the UK spoke about how Bengal is looking forward to further cement ties with partners in UK and beyond.

Speaking at the High Commission of India in London where she attended a high-tea reception, CM Banerjee called the relationship "very deep" as pre-independence, Kolkata served as the capital of India.

She said that now, "Kolkata is the cultural capital of India".

CM Banerjee highlighted that it is now the "main job destination investment hub, skill hub, women empowerment hub, education hub, small scale industry hub, sports hub, everything."

She shared the details in a series of posts on X and said, "It was a privilege to be hosted by Shri Vikram K....