The 31st CII Partnership Summit is set to commence in Visakhapatnam on November 12, 2026. This two-day global economic forum is jointly organized by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the Government of Andhra Pradesh, and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).
The summit’s theme, “Navigating Change: Technology, Trust and Trade – Leading the Way in a New World Order,” will bring together over 3,800 delegates. These include senior policymakers, 15 international ministers, and global corporate executives from approximately 59 countries. Discussions will focus on trade, geoeconomics, technological innovation, and sustainable growth.
Prominent national leaders will address the inaugural session, with Union Minister for Home Affairs and Cooperation Amit Shah scheduled to speak. Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal will chair the summit deliberations. The valedictory session will be attended by the Vice-President of India C.P. Radhakrishnan and Governor S. Abdul Nazeer as chief guests.
The event will also feature participation from state leadership, including Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu as co-chair, and Minister for IT, Electronics and Communications Nara Lokesh. International delegations and organizations from various countries and bodies like the Asian Development Bank and the United Nations Environment Programme are also expected. Over 160 Memoranda of Understanding and Government Orders are anticipated to be signed.
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Source: thehindu.com
