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India is a very, very old country with a history, culture and tradition like Italy. And we can use the English language to be in touch. Then India's industrial situation is similar to us. Both have big companies but are dominated by small and medium-sized companies. It is extremely important for both to do joint ventures.

India is the most competitive manufacturing destination on this planet. If we are able to take advantage of that competitiveness for our domestic markets, this country would be humming with activity; industrial production will grow at 10-11% per year.

India is still considered a preferred destination for many multinationals to manufacture cost-competitive high-technology products for domestic consumption as well as for global demand.

If done correctly, strengthening our trade relationship with India will create jobs here in America.

My view is make Indian manufacturing competitive, and if it is competitive, it can serve customers or consumers anywhere.

India has the unique advantages of having the biggest domestic market and this should support IT companies.

The U.S. is looking to India as more then just a marketplace for our defense products, but as a technology, aerospace and strategic partner for our future endeavors.

If anybody was to look towards a big source of demand in future, it would be hard for them to miss India.

The Italy of my children will be at head of Europe, economically. Because Italy has all the conditions to be the country of the startups, the country of artisans and quality, and the country of the big companies.

For me, the real thing is make, serve and list in India. Which means we need manufacturing, we need services, and we need financial markets.