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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
During his meeting with H.E. T. G. Bharath, Minister for Industries, Commerce and Food Processing,
H.E. bin Touq highlighted the UAE’s efforts to develop a food cluster combining agricultural production,
food industries, and latest agricultural technology within a unified ecosystem based on collaboration and
integration. These efforts enhance the national economy’s competitiveness and empower private sector

companies in food sector and related activities.

Strengthening cooperation on digital economy

In a sperate meeting, H.E. Abdulla bin Touq and H.E. Nara Lokesh, Minister for Information Technology,
explored the importance of collaborative efforts in digital economy and adopting modern technologies as

key enablers of growth in vital economic sectors. Both sides emphasized that digital transformation
directly contributes to building more efficient business environments and enhances innovation,
competitiveness, and productivity.

The Minister of Economy and Tourism also met with H.E. R. Mukundan, President‑designate of the
Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) for the 2025-2026 term, to explore avenues for enhancing

economic and investment collaboration between the UAE and India. The meeting focused on
strengthening public-private partnerships across innovation, industry, technology, entrepreneurship,
while also discussing the means to enhance the food sector and growth of SMEs.

The meeting highlighted the importance of continued dialogue between governmental entities and

business communities in enhancing the food sector and enabling SMEs to play a stronger role in driving
economic growth and achieving sustainable development.