Singapore expresses interest in working with Andhra in areas of housing, subsea cables

Singapore : Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu met Singapore’s Minister for Manpower and Minister-in-charge of Energy and Science & Technology Dr. Tan See Leng today to discuss enhanced collaboration in green energy, data centres, logistics, and housing.

During the meeting, Chandrababu Naidu highlighted Andhra Pradesh’s major initiatives in green energy. He sought greater cooperation from Singaporean firms in projects related to green hydrogen, transmission corridors, and port development. He emphasised the need for Singapore’s participation in establishing data centres and elaborated on the state’s rapid expansion of its port infrastructure.

Recognising Singapore’s global strength in logistics, the Chief Minister called for its support in implementing best practices in the ports and logistics sectors in Andhra Pradesh. He also underscored the importance of Singapore’s involvement in human resources, science and technology, and trade collaboration.

Addressing concerns faced by Singaporean companies during the previous administration, the Chief Minister assured Minister Tan that measures are being taken to resolve those issues and that his visit reflects a commitment to transparency and rectification. He remarked that his government is investment-friendly and deeply values its relationship with Singapore.

Recollecting past initiatives, Chandrababu Naidu cited the development of Singapore Township in Hyderabad during his earlier tenure as a symbol of admiration for Singapore’s planning and efficiency. He also noted that Hyderabad once adopted nighttime street-cleaning inspired by practices observed in Singapore.

To further the partnership, the Chief Minister extended a formal invitation to Minister Tan to attend the upcoming Global Investors Summit scheduled for November in Visakhapatnam.

Singapore Keen to Collaborate in Housing and Subsea Cable Sectors :

In response, Minister Tan See Leng expressed Singapore’s keen interest in working with Andhra Pradesh in the fields of housing and subsea cables. He affirmed that both sides could jointly pursue initiatives in these areas. The Minister also mentioned Singapore’s ongoing collaboration with the World Bank on green energy and housing-related programs.

Reminiscing about his previous visit to Hyderabad and his earlier meeting with CM Chandrababu Naidu, Minister Tan expressed optimism about deepening bilateral cooperation.