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7/30/25, 3:48 PM H.E. Bin Touq Meets Andhra Pradesh Leadership to Strengthen UAE-India Collaboration in New Economy and Food Sectors
The talks also highlighted Andhra Pradesh’s role in hosting Investopia Global Talks, underlining its value in promoting joint opportunities
across sectors like technology, renewable energy, food security, and digital transformation.

Developing A Unified Food Ecosystem

During discussions with H.E. T. G. Bharath, the two sides explored the UAE’s initiative to develop an integrated economic food cluster that
brings together agricultural production, food industries, and advanced agritech. The goal is to improve economic resilience, increase
private sector participation, and create sustainable food systems.

Driving Digital Transformation

In a separate meeting with H.E. Nara Lokesh, Minister for IT, both parties discussed the role of digital transformation in
enhancing innovation, competitiveness, and business efficiency. They agreed on the need to invest in modern digital infrastructure that
empowers startups and supports the growth of the digital economy in both countries.

Public-Private Sector Synergies

H.E. Bin Touq also met with H.E. R. Mukundan of CII to identify ways to strengthen public-private partnerships in industry, innovation,
technology, food, and SME development. The meeting underscored the role of SMEs and entrepreneurship in driving bilateral growth and
emphasized the importance of ongoing dialogue between government institutions and business communities.

The UAE and India continue to advance a shared vision for a resilient and inclusive economic future, with initiatives like Investopia offering a
practical framework for driving investment, cooperation, and innovation in vital economic sectors.

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