Amaravati, July 21: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu held discussions with a United Arab Emirates (UAE) minister on strengthening economic cooperation, with a key focus on the proposed establishment of an integrated food cluster in the state.
The meeting centred on opportunities to enhance collaboration in the food processing and agri-business sectors, with both sides exploring ways to attract investment, improve value chains, and boost agricultural exports.
The proposed food cluster is expected to create modern infrastructure for food processing, storage, packaging, and logistics, benefiting farmers, food producers, and businesses while generating employment opportunities in the region.
The discussions also reflected the shared interest of Andhra Pradesh and the UAE in expanding bilateral cooperation across sectors that support economic growth, trade, and investment.
Chief Minister Naidu reiterated the state's commitment to creating a business-friendly environment and promoting investment-led development through world-class infrastructure and policy support.
The meeting marks another step towards strengthening Andhra Pradesh's position as a preferred destination for global investments in the food processing sector, while reinforcing economic ties between India and the UAE.
