Naidu’s Singapore Tour: 26 High-Level Meetings to Attract Investments to Andhra Pradesh

📍 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, accompanied by Ministers Nara Lokesh, P. Narayana, and T.G. Bharat, concluded a four-day official visit to Singapore on Wednesday, aimed at boosting investments and strengthening the state’s global profile.

Over the course of the tour, the delegation held 26 high-level meetings, engaging with leaders including Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong, and Ministers Tan See Leng and K. Shanmugam.

🌍 Focus on Amaravati and Global Partnerships

During discussions, Mr. Naidu sought Singapore’s cooperation in transforming Amaravati into a vibrant capital city, highlighting Andhra Pradesh’s push for urban development, IT, AI, fintech, maritime, and port infrastructure. The team also studied Singapore’s flagship projects such as Jurong Petrochemical Island, Tuas Port, and the Bidadari Housing Estate, to adopt best practices back home.

“Singapore will continue to support the development of Andhra Pradesh and Amaravati through technical cooperation in urban planning,” Minister Tan See Leng said in a social media post.

🤝 Rebuilding Ties with Singapore

The visit marked a significant step in restoring strained relations between Andhra Pradesh and Singapore from 2019–2024. An official release stated that Mr. Naidu was committed to rectifying past mistakes and rebuilding trust.

He extended a formal invitation to Singaporean leaders and businesses for the Global Investors’ Summit in Visakhapatnam on November 14–15.

🏢 Meetings with Global Corporates

Mr. Naidu met with representatives from Surbana Jurong, Sembcorp, Keppel Corporation, GIC, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, CapitaLand Investment, Wilmar, TVS Motors, Adani Ports, and several others. He assured them of policy support and investment incentives to position Andhra Pradesh as a preferred destination in India.

👥 Telugu Diaspora Meet

A highlight of the visit was the Telugu Diaspora Meet in Singapore, which drew participants from across Southeast Asia. The event strengthened community ties and highlighted Andhra Pradesh’s ambition to emerge as a global hub for business and innovation.

📌 With renewed international partnerships and investor outreach, the state government hopes to accelerate growth and cement Andhra Pradesh’s reputation as one of India’s most investment-friendly states.