From Our Correspondent
Visakhapatnam: Andhra Pradesh is set to host the CII Partnership Summit 2025 on November 14–15 in Visakhapatnam, positioning itself as India’s “sunrise state” and a hub for global investments. The curtain-raiser highlights the state’s readiness to partner with investors through speed, efficiency, and strong governance under Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu.
Described as a state “led by vision and driven by speed,” Andhra Pradesh is aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Vision 2047 to make India a developed nation. The government is projecting the event as an opportunity for global industry leaders to witness the transformation underway in the state.
Over the last 16 months, Andhra Pradesh claims to have attracted investments worth ₹10.7 lakh crore, creating over nine lakh jobs—a testament, officials say, to investor confidence in its infrastructure and governance. The state’s 970-km-long coastline, robust logistics network, and emerging ports and airports have positioned it as a natural gateway to Southeast Asia.
The promotional campaign for the summit underscores Naidu’s hallmark governance approach: “Once you shake hands with us, it’s no longer your project—it becomes our project.” The emphasis is on accountability, project delivery, and turning investments into social and economic opportunities for the people.
The 30th edition of the Partnership Summit, organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in collaboration with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and the Government of Andhra Pradesh, carries the theme “Technology, Trust, and Trade: Navigating the New Geoeconomic Order.”
The two-day event will feature high-level ministerial and country sessions, business-to-business and government interactions, and an investment pavilion showcasing Andhra Pradesh’s emerging sectors—ranging from ports and logistics to renewable energy, IT, and food processing.
By bringing the summit to Visakhapatnam, the government hopes to reinforce the city’s growing reputation as the commercial capital of the state and a global investment destination.