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H.E. Bin Touq holds meetings with Andhra Pradesh CM and
Ministers of Commerce, IT, and Food Processing to strengthen
collaboration in new economy, agriculture & food sectors

Meetings take place on the sidelines of Investopia Global Talks in Andhra Pradesh

Abu Dhabi, 29 July 2025:

H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism and Chairman of Investopia,
held four bilateral meetings with H.E. N. Chandrababu Naidu, Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh;
H.E. T. G. Bharath, Minister of Industries, Commerce, and Food Processing; H.E. Nara Lokesh,
Minister of Information Technology; and H.E. R. Mukundan, President-designate of the
Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) for 2025-2026 term and CEO of Tata Chemicals Limited. The
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