Page 164 - MOET ENGLISH PR REPORT - JULY 2025

7/30/25, 3:48 PM H.E. Bin Touq holds meetings with Andhra Pradesh CM and Ministers of Commerce, IT, and Food Processing to strengthen collabo…
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:

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

https://mid-east.info/h-e-bin-touq-holds-meetings-with-andhra-pradesh-cm-and-ministers-of-commerce-it-and-food-processing-to-strengthen-collaborati… 2/3