Vice-President Addresses 31st CII Partnership Summit Close

Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan spoke at the closing session of the thirty-first edition of the CII Partnership Summit, held at Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh. His central appeal was that promises of investment made at such gatherings must be carried through into results on the ground.

The theme of the year

This edition of the summit was built around the theme Navigating the New World Order - Trade, Technology and Trust. Speaking to it, the Vice-President observed that unsettled geopolitics, rapid shifts in technology, a changing climate and reordered supply chains are together reshaping the world economy. He added that every spell of uncertainty also opens fresh openings, and that the countries which show flexibility, inventiveness and dependable partnerships will be best placed to shape what comes next.

What he said about Andhra Pradesh

The Vice-President praised the progress made by Andhra Pradesh under Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu. He noted that the state has drawn 714 investment projects worth more than twenty-two lakh crore rupees since June 2024, which he read as a sign of confidence among investors. He described the state as becoming a major doorway for India's economic dealings with the rest of the world, and said money going into green energy, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, quantum technology, ports, aerospace and advanced manufacturing is turning it into a rising hub of industry and innovation. The state's own goal, Swarna Andhra 2047, sits alongside the national goal of Viksit Bharat 2047.

On India's place in the world economy

Pointing to a growing economy, a young and trained workforce, an active base of entrepreneurs and widening manufacturing and services sectors, the Vice-President said India does not wish merely to take part in the emerging economic order but to help lead and shape it. He flagged the promise of artificial intelligence, semiconductors, quantum computing, biotechnology, advanced manufacturing and digital platforms. Atmanirbhar Bharat, he stressed, should not be read as turning inward; it means building strength at home, becoming more competitive and tying in more closely with markets abroad. Reaching Viksit Bharat 2047, he said, cannot rest on government alone and needs industry, academia, entrepreneurs, young people and partners abroad to join in, in keeping with the call of Sabka Prayas. He closed by urging those present to move from talk to action and from partnership to shared prosperity.

Who was present

Andhra Pradesh Governor S. Abdul Nazeer and Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu attended, along with Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu, state ministers Nara Lokesh and T. G. Bharath, CII Director General Chandrajit Banerjee and CII President Designate Dr Suchitra Ella.