Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu lands in Singapore to woo investors

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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu landed in Singapore on Sunday, starting a five-day official go to to draw investments and strengthen diaspora ties.

Throughout this go to, the Chief Minister is scheduled to take part in a complete of 29 programmes.

Naidu acquired a grand welcome at Changi Airport from Telugu neighborhood members, industrialists, Andhra Pradesh Non-Resident Telugu Society (APNRTS) representatives, and Non-Resident Indians (NRIs). Kids carried out Kuchipudi dance whereas girls supplied conventional harathi (conventional lamp ritual).

“Actually delighted by the nice and cozy reception from our vibrant Telugu neighborhood. Their presence and contributions play a significant function in strengthening the bond between our nations. I thank them for his or her gracious welcome and affection”, stated Naidu in a put up on X.

In keeping with the itinerary shared by the southern state’s authorities, the CM is anticipated to satisfy Indian Excessive Commissioner Shilpak Ambule at this time.

At 2 pm, Naidu is anticipated to attend the Southeast Asia Telugu Diaspora Programme, joined by his son Nara Lokesh and different cupboard ministers on the OAVIS Auditorium.

The occasion will deal with international employment for Andhra youth, P4 poverty eradication initiative, and increasing Telugu NRIs’ function in Andhra Pradesh’s growth.

Within the night, Naidu is more likely to attend a proper dinner hosted by the Indian Excessive Commissioner, concluding his first day with three enterprise and two diaspora engagements.

Discussions will deal with creating international employment alternatives for job-seeking youth from Andhra Pradesh.

Deliberations will discover methods to strengthen the worldwide Telugu neighborhood’s function in Andhra Pradesh’s growth.

The chief minister will even invite Telugu industrialists and NRIs to take part within the ‘zero poverty-P4’ initiative.

On Day 2, the CM is anticipated to satisfy Singapore’s Minister for Commerce and Trade and examine sustainable city planning at Bidadari Property along with his delegation, stated an official press launch.

He’s anticipated to take part in a roundtable on city growth, go to Singapore Sports activities College, and tour Tuas Port to grasp port-led progress and industrial logistics ecosystems, it stated.

On July 29, Naidu will maintain talks with AI Singapore, SIA Engineering, Keppel, GIC, and be a part of an IT and fintech roundtable with over ten international corporations.

Later that day, he’ll meet Singapore’s President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and former Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, adopted by a CEO roundtable on port infrastructure.

On July 30 and 31, the CM will meet representatives from CapitaLand, Temasek, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial institution, and Singapore ministers earlier than returning to Hyderabad on Wednesday evening.

Strategic discussions will likely be held on enhancing exports from Andhra Pradesh via collaborations with NRIs. Emphasis will even be positioned on increasing employment alternatives via ability growth programmes.

As a part of the go to, the chief minister’s workforce will tour key infrastructure and logistics hubs, together with ports and sports activities services, it added.

The go to goals to construct international partnerships throughout infrastructure, IT, fintech, ports, sports activities, and concrete growth for Andhra Pradesh’s inclusive progress.

Printed on July 27, 2025