Ram Mohan Naidu Praises Chandrababu Naidu at CII Partnership Summit

Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu on Thursday praised Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu at the 31st CII Partnership Summit in Visakhapatnam, saying the investments and projects coming to the state reflected growing confidence in its policies, infrastructure and ability to execute projects.

Speaking at the summit, Ram Mohan Naidu referred to the Chief Minister’s long association with technology and economic reforms and highlighted his role in encouraging entrepreneurship in Andhra Pradesh.

Ram Mohan Naidu Coins ‘Andhrapreneurs’ Theme

Ram Mohan Naidu said Chandrababu Naidu had been described by several terms over the years, including “IT man” and “CEO”.

He also referred to the expression “Andhrapreneurs”, describing it as a way of recognising people from Andhra Pradesh who had embraced entrepreneurship and built businesses.

The remark was part of his praise for the Chief Minister’s role in promoting investment and enterprise.

Investments Represent Confidence in Andhra Pradesh, Says Minister

The Union Minister said incoming industries and projects should not be viewed simply as individual investment announcements.

He argued that each project represented confidence in:

• Andhra Pradesh’s economic future

• Government policy

• Infrastructure

• Administrative capacity

• Project execution

His comments reflect the state government’s wider investment narrative at the summit.

31st CII Partnership Summit Underway in Visakhapatnam

The 31st CII Partnership Summit 2026 is being held in Visakhapatnam on November 12 and 13.

The Confederation of Indian Industry is organising the summit in association with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, while Andhra Pradesh is serving as the host state.

The summit has been held annually since 1995.

Summit Focuses on Trade, Technology and Trust

This year’s event is being organised under the broader theme of navigating the changing global economic order.

Key tracks include:

• Trade and global value chains

• Investment

• Technology and future industries

• Global cooperation

• Skills and talent

• Clean energy

• Agriculture and food security

The programme is intended to connect international policymakers with Indian industry and investors.

Participants From Nearly 60 Countries

Around 1,250 participants from approximately 59 countries were expected to attend the summit, including foreign ministers, international speakers, business representatives and government officials.

Reports ahead of the event said the delegation included around 350 foreign participants and 900 Indian delegates.

Chandrababu Naidu Pushes ‘Speed of Doing Business’

Ahead of the summit, Chandrababu Naidu said Andhra Pradesh wanted to move beyond the traditional focus on “ease of doing business” towards what he called the “speed of doing business.”

He said incentives for investors would increasingly be delivered digitally and argued that faster administrative processes were essential for attracting major projects.

Major Technology and Industrial Projects Planned

The Andhra Pradesh government has highlighted several major projects as part of its investment strategy.

These include plans involving:

• Artificial intelligence infrastructure in Visakhapatnam

• Data centres

• Steel projects

• Petrochemical development

• Quantum technologies

• Digital governance

• Agro-processing

Chandrababu Naidu has said these investments form part of a wider strategy to position Andhra Pradesh as a major global business and technology hub.

Summit Not Just About Signing MoUs

Ahead of the event, the Chief Minister instructed officials not to treat the Partnership Summit merely as a platform for signing memoranda of understanding.

He said the event should also encourage young entrepreneurs, strengthen the Andhra Pradesh brand and create opportunities for MSMEs.

Ram Mohan Naidu Highlights Leadership and Execution

The Ram Mohan Naidu CII Partnership Summit remarks centred on the importance of political leadership and investor confidence.

He said major projects coming to Andhra Pradesh demonstrated belief in the state’s long-term potential rather than representing isolated investment decisions.

The minister also linked that confidence with infrastructure development and the government’s ability to execute large projects.

Summit Brings Senior Leaders to Visakhapatnam

The opening day of the summit included participation from senior political and industry leaders including Chandrababu Naidu, Piyush Goyal, Pawan Kalyan, Nara Lokesh and Ram Mohan Naidu.

Vice President C P Radhakrishnan has also been announced as the chief guest for the global event.

Andhra Pradesh Seeks Global Investment Role

The Andhra Pradesh government says the summit is intended to position the state as an important destination for global investment, international trade and technological partnerships.

Ram Mohan Naidu’s remarks reinforced that message, portraying new projects as indicators of wider confidence in Andhra Pradesh’s economic direction and administrative capacity.