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Amit Shah to Open Two-Day CII Partnership Summit in Vizag
According to an Andhra Pradesh government statement, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) will host a two‑day Partnership Summit in Vizag starting Thursday, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah scheduled to inaugurate the event at the Andhra University Engineering College grounds. The summit will be attended by Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi and other dignitaries, and is being held in association with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) of the Government of India. Vice President CP Radhakrishnan will address the valedictory session on November 13.
The summit is expected to draw representatives from nearly 58 countries, including about 16 foreign ministers, 40 international delegates, ambassadors, diplomats and global business leaders. Participants will include delegations from Singapore, Nepal, Cambodia, Myanmar, the UAE, Canada, Mauritius, Mozambique, Egypt, Algeria, Tanzania, Guatemala and the Slovak Republic, as well as organisations such as the World Food Programme, Asian Development Bank and United Nations Environment Programme.
More than 400 business‑to‑business meetings and business‑to‑government interactions are planned to facilitate investment partnerships. Chief Minister Naidu will hold bilateral meetings with foreign ministers, diplomats and representatives of multinational companies to attract investments and strengthen international partnerships. The AP Women and Growth Summit 2026 will also be held, with Shah participating in its inaugural session.
The government reports that 272 projects involving investments of ₹6 lakh crore have commenced operations, while projects worth another ₹17 lakh crore have received approval. A committee of ministers and officials led by Minister Nara Lokesh is monitoring the implementation of projects announced at previous investment summits. The government expects the two‑day summit to strengthen the state’s position as a global investment destination and accelerate industrial development through international trade, technology collaborations and strategic partnerships.
Frequently asked questions
Who will inaugurate the CII Partnership Summit in Vizag?
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will inaugurate the event.
How many countries and delegates are expected to attend the summit?
Nearly 58 countries, including about 16 foreign ministers, 40 international delegates, ambassadors, diplomats and global business leaders.
What investment projects have commenced or been approved?
272 projects involving investments of ₹6 lakh crore have commenced, while projects worth another ₹17 lakh crore have received approval.