CII Partnership Summit begins in Visakhapatnam on November 12; Amit Shah to address inaugural session
· Business · The Hindu, Hindustan Times
The 31st CII Partnership Summit 2026 commenced on November 12 in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressing the inaugural session. Over 3,800 delegates from 59 countries are expected, with 160 Memoranda of Understanding lined up for potential investment. The two-day global economic forum, themed "Navigating Change: Technology, Trust and Trade – Leading the Way in a New World Order", brings together senior policymakers and international ministers to deliberate on trade, geoeconomics, and sustainable growth. The summit features participation from Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan, and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu as co-chair. Vizag undergoes significant facelift preparations ahead of the event.
Why it matters
The summit directly impacts Andhra Pradesh's investment climate and ease of doing business, with Chief Secretary G. Sai Prasad outlining state initiatives, while the 160 lined-up MoUs could generate significant capital inflow for the region.
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