Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu during a meeting with UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Zurich.
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Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has stated that Andhra Pradesh has attracted 25 per cent of the foreign direct investment (FDI) entering India, attributing this achievement to policy stability, the speed of doing business, and proactive governance.
Addressing global business leaders at the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Breakfast Session at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Tuesday, Mr. Naidu said Andhra Pradesh has emerged as one of the most competitive and investor-friendly States in India.
“India and Andhra Pradesh, currently, are offering strong opportunities for investments in energy, digital infrastructure, logistics, manufacturing, green energy, and technology. The State government has introduced 25 sector-specific policies, with a focus on clean energy, green ammonia production, and advanced manufacturing,” he said.
The Chief Minister announced plans to expand the use of drones in agriculture and healthcare sectors, including the launch of drone ambulances in 2026.
“The government aims to promote natural farming in 50 lakh acres over the next three to four years,” he said.
Calling Andhra Pradesh the best investment destination in India, Mr. Naidu urged industrialists to visit the State, experience its policies firsthand, and take investment decisions after assessing its speed of doing business. He said the coalition government would extend full support and incentives to investors.
According to Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) officials, on the first day of his Davos visit, the Chief Minister met UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, who agreed to support collaboration between Andhra Pradesh’s food processing sector and the Dubai Food Cluster, paving the way for a major food processing hub in the State. The UAE also assured facilitation of investments from around 40 Emirati companies, the CMO said in release.
Other key proposals discussed included setting up a Light Gauge Steel Framing (LGSF) construction unit in Amaravati, development of large-scale port terminals and logistics infrastructure in partnership with DP World, establishment of a Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) through ADNOC, and construction of a LuLu Group mega shopping mall in Visakhapatnam. Discussions were also held on proposals to establish a multi-modal logistics park.
Published – January 20, 2026 07:34 pm IST
