New Delhi: The way India is moving forward on the path of consistently high economic growth, it is becoming a top favored investment destination said Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley at the India-ASEAN Business and investment meeting on Tuesday.

The Finence minister added that in the current scenario, whoever is doing business with us and investing in India is feeling assured of a safe and secured economic future.

He also said India is enthusiastic on inviting investments in health, education and tourism sectors.

During an event, India-ASEAN youth awards, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj stated historical links between India and ASEAN countries are old and the prime place that Ramayana has been given by many nations is indicative of that.

A seminar was held in Delhi to give further momentum to trade in Textiles between India and ASEAN, in which Union Textiles Minister Smriti Irani was also present.

The minister said the Indian textiles industry has the capability to become a one stop sourcing destination for brands and retailers of ASEAN nations. She urged both sides to fully tap the immense potential of Indian textiles.