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Vizag is Open for Business! CM Naidu Pitches AP as India's Gateway to Europe at CII Summit - AP Events

 


Vizag is Open for Business! CM Naidu Pitches AP as India's Gateway to Europe at CII Summit - AP Events


The 30th Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Partnership Summit has kicked off in style in Visakhapatnam, with Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu setting an ambitious tone. Speaking at the crucial India–Europe Business Roundtable ahead of the main event, CM Naidu positioned Andhra Pradesh not just as a state, but as the "gateway to India's vast market," ready for a new era of global partnership and investment.


The summit, jointly organized with the Government of Andhra Pradesh, has already generated massive momentum, with major investment announcements rolling out even before the Vice-President's formal inauguration.


🤝 Strengthening the India-Europe Strategic Partnership

CM Naidu’s address at the roundtable, attended by dignitaries including H.E. Mr. Gevorg Papoyan, Minister of Economy, Republic of Armenia, and industry leaders from Switzerland and Germany, focused on leveraging the decades-long strategic partnership between India and the European Union.


Key Highlights from the CM's Address:

  • Speed of Doing Business: The Chief Minister highlighted AP's unmatched "speed of doing business," citing swift clearances as a core commitment to efficiency and transparency. He mentioned Premier Energy receiving clearances in 45 days and Reliance setting up the world’s second-largest brewery with approvals in a month.

  • Sectoral Leadership: Naidu identified Green Energy, Infrastructure, Information Technology (IT), and Innovation as the four pillars of AP’s economic strategy, urging European investors to capitalize on these areas.

  • Vision for the Future: He unveiled plans to establish a Drone City and a Space City, and develop a Quantum Valley in Amaravati, aiming to produce quantum computers within two years.


 

CM's Quote: "Andhra Pradesh will be at the forefront of India's vision 2047. If you come forward with investments, we will appoint an escort officer and help you set up industries. Speed is the mantra for achieving investments."


💰 Investment Wave: ₹3.65 Lakh Crore Before Inauguration

The CII Partnership Summit has already proven to be a resounding success, with the Andhra Pradesh government signing major Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) even before the inaugural session.


Major Investment Commitments:


SectorNo. of MoUsInvestment ValueExpected Jobs
Total (35 MoUs)35₹3.65 Lakh Crore1.26 Lakh+
Energy (Green Energy)7₹2.65 Lakh Crore49,000+
Industries & Commerce-₹52,143 Crore32,000+
APCRDA (Urban/Capital)8₹32,300 Crore7,800+
IT & Infrastructure-₹12,255 Crore1,300+
Food Processing4₹2,319 Crore8,166+



  • Green Energy Powerhouse: The Energy Sector, driven by companies like ReNew Power, dominates the investment chart, reinforcing AP's pledge to produce 160 GW of green energy.

  • Global IT Hub: The CM also announced that Google is slated to establish an AI data centre in Visakhapatnam with a $15 billion investment, to be complemented by undersea cable connectivity to Singapore.



❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


Q1: What is the theme of the 30th CII Partnership Summit 2025?

A: The theme of the summit is 'Partners in Progress - India's Roadmap to Viksit Bharat 2047'.


Q2: What was the core message CM Naidu delivered to European delegates?

A: CM Naidu assured European delegates that Andhra Pradesh is the "gateway" to India's market, emphasizing the state's 'speed of doing business' and focus on green energy and future technologies (AI, Quantum, Drones, Space).


Q3: What major investment milestone was achieved before the Summit's formal inauguration?

A: The AP government signed 35 MoUs across five sectors, securing an investment commitment of ₹3.65 lakh crore, expected to create over 1.26 lakh jobs.


Q4: Which major global tech company is setting up a facility in Visakhapatnam?

A: The CM announced that Google will set up an AI data centre in Visakhapatnam with a $15 billion investment.


Q5: Which region is being proposed for the Quantum Valley project?

A: The state government is planning to develop a Quantum Valley in Amaravati following the Central Government's quantum computing policy announcement.


The following video provides context on the Chief Minister's address at the India-Europe Business Roundtable ahead of the CII Partnership Summit. CM Chandrababu Naidu at India–Europe Business Roundtable | Visakhapatnam | TDP | AP Development 2025







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