VIJAYAWADA: A Malaysian delegation has arrived in Amaravati on a five-day official visit to explore avenues of cooperation in investment, socio-economic partnership, and cultural exchange with the Andhra Pradesh government.
The team includes YB Tuan Ganapathirao Veeraman, MP of Klang constituency, and Satish Rao Venkatesalam, Secretary of Malaysia-Andhra Business Chamber of Commerce.
The Malaysian team was accorded a traditional welcome at Gannavaram Airport on Wednesday by Capital Region Development Authority Additional Commissioner Amilineni Bhargav Teja, CRDA Office Management Director Vallabhaneni Srinivasa Rao, CRDA Communications Joint Director G Rama Raju, and Deputy Director & South Asia Investment Incharge M Siddhartha Varma.
The delegation will hold discussions with government officials and CRDA authorities on potential collaborations in infrastructure development, trade, and welfare initiatives. The visit also aims to strengthen cultural ties and business linkages between Andhra Pradesh and Malaysia.
Malaysian team keen on multi-sector partnerships
According to sources, the Malaysian team has evinced interest in areas such as skill development, social welfare models, and trade partnerships that mutually benefit both. The team is expected to tour key areas in Amaravati Capital Region to study its growth potential and future prospects.
The Malaysian delegation’s visit comes at a crucial time when the State government is actively seeking international partnerships to accelerate the capital region development, officials said.