AP delgation to Washington

Hyderabad|India|May'2010: The Chief Minister Dr. K.Rosaiah hoped that it will be a win-win situation for Andhra Pradesh and Washington when the sister-State relations finally becomes a reality. He was speaking to leaders of an Indian delegation that is leaving for USA led by Deputy Speaker Nadendla Manohar at Camp Office. Dr Rosaiah said it will be a great opportunity for the people of Andhra Pradesh and Washington and he expected the delegation to showcase Andhra Pradesh in all its diversities along with its industrial incentives.

There is a conducive atmosphere in the State for investment in various spheres. The investors could take advantage of the new industrial policy which offers the best incentives in the country. He said the State administration is proactive and there is great potential for industrial investments. He said the State has the maximum number of Special Economic Zones and the Petroleum, Chemicals and Petro Investment Region along the Vizag-Kakinada coast. The Chief Minister assured all help and support to the people and investors of Washington who would like to invest in Andhra Pradesh, the fastest expanding State in the country today.

In a message to the people of Washington to be conveyed by the delegation from India, the Chief Minister said "On behalf of the Government and people of Andhra Pradesh, I extend warm greetings to you. I am proud to say that our State, Andhra Pradesh is the 5th largest in India and Hyderabad, its capital, a metropolis now, is the most cosmopolitan Indian city. While agriculture is a key contributor to the State's economy, the new millennium witnessed manufacturing and service sectors fuelling AP's growth. Today, Andhra Pradesh is home to several leading IT, Pharma, Biotech, Aerospace, Healthcare, Power, Education and Defence establishments.

Multinational giants like Microsoft, Dell, IBM, Deloitte, HSBC, Wells Fargo, Amazon and Google have the state-of-art facilities in our capital city and Facebook recently announced plans to set up their first Asian operations at Hyderabad.

Just as we enjoy the burgers and fries of McDonald's and Subway, expatriates who live in our State love Hyderabadi Biryani and world famous Banganapalli mangoes. A.P.'s transformational approach has seen the multiethnic fabric of our culture, absorb rich hues of harmony, happiness and peaceful coexistence".

In view of several perceptible similarities between the States of Washington and Andhra Pradesh, we wish to seek a sister State Relationship with the State of Washington. Our delegation representing the government, Corporate and social sectors of Andhra Pradesh will communicate to you the synergies that will inspire and catalyse our Relationship. The delegation, during their visit to your great country and State, will explore common areas of interest between the two States in different fields-trade, commerce, industry, education, culture etc. I take this opportunity to invite everyone of you from the State of Washington to experience the investor and tourist friendly ambience of our State. We look forward to your ready reciprocation of our strong desire to forge a strategic alliance".

The leaders of the delegation which met the Chief Minister consisted of Deputy Speaker Nadendla Manohar, Principal Secretary, Industries, Sam Bob, Co-Chairman, FICCI, J.A.Choudary, Managing Director, American Chamber, TY Collin and others.