New Delhi, July 8 : British Foreign Minister William Hague stated today that his government would erect a statue of Mahatma Gandhi in the United Kingdom next year as a symbol of peace between the two countries.

A mutual feeling of non-violence is propagated within the two countries, he said.

"There are many important links between the two countries and they can help job and opportunities in both countries.  It's a new government now," said William Hague.

Hague further added that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be warmly welcomed in the UK and the relationship between the two countries will be discussed extensively if he visits in the future.

"UK and India are already big investors in each other's economy .  India invests more in UK in comparison to whole of Europe put together," he added.