India, Nov. 26 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated French aerospace major Safran's Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility for aircraft engines in Hyderabad on Wednesday, highlighting India as a trusted partner for global investors.

In a light-hearted moment during the event, Safran Chairman Ross McInnes joked about being "Made in India," referencing the government's Make in India campaign.

"I was born in India, so I'm 'Made in India' too," McInnes said, prompting laughter from PM Modi.

The facility, designed to service up to 300 LEAP engines annually, is expected to employ over 1,000 skilled Indian technicians and engineers once it reaches full operational capacity by 2035.

Highlighting India's investor-fri...