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7/30/25, 3:48 PM H.E. Bin Touq holds meetings with Andhra Pradesh CM and Ministers of Commerce, IT, and Food Processing
meetings aimed to enhance collaboration across priority areas such as the new economy, agriculture,
food processing, fintech, the circular and green economy, innovation, entrepreneurship, and SMEs.

The discussions took place on the sidelines of the Investopia Global Talks held recently in Andhra
Pradesh, bringing together over 200 business leaders, investors, innovators, officials, and decision-

makers from both the UAE and India.

H.E. Bin Touq highlighted that the UAE and India share a comprehensive and advanced strategic
partnership, aligning with the two leaderships’ shared vision for sustainable economic development.
H.E. emphasised that economic collaboration between the two nations continues to grow, adding further

momentum to their exceptional partnership.

The Minister of Economy and Tourism said: “India is a key economic and investment partner for the
UAE. We look forward to fostering fruitful cooperation and forging new partnerships with our
counterparts in the Indian government, while exploring promising opportunities for the business
communities in both countries across sectors of mutual interest. This will help drive sustainable growth

and shared prosperity in both nations.”

H.E. further added, “India’s Andhra Pradesh stands out for its strategic geographic location that
connects local and global markets, its competitive strengths in agriculture and exports, and the presence
of leading UAE companies across key sectors such as supply chains, food, industry, and logistics -

including DP World, Sharaf, Tabreed, and Lulu. This meeting marks a significant step towards
strengthening collaboration and expanding opportunities to advance public-private economic
partnerships between the two nations, reinforcing integration across vital sectors that drive the growth
and sustainability of both the UAE and Indian economies.”

National priorities for transitioning to sustainable economic models

H.E. Bin Touq’s meeting with H.E. N. Chandrababu Naidu, Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, discussed

national development policies and priorities for transitioning to sustainable and adaptable economic
models. The meeting also explored the exchange of expertise in modern economic legislation aimed at
encouraging UAE and Indian business communities to invest in future economic sectors and expand

into international markets, leveraging their unique strengths.

Both sides underscored the significance of Andhra Pradesh hosting the Investopia Global Talks, offering
a valuable platform for highlighting promising investment and economic opportunities, facilitating
connectivity and communication between UAE and Indian investors, and creating new pathways for
collaboration across vital sectors including technology, renewable energy, food, agriculture, and digital

economies.

UAE’s efforts in developing economic food cluster

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