Tue Jan 21 08:20:19 IST 2025: ## Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu Champions Telugu Diaspora at Davos
**Zurich, Switzerland –** Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu addressed a large gathering of Telugu entrepreneurs and professionals in Zurich on Monday, during his attendance at the World Economic Forum in Davos. He expressed immense pride in his Telugu heritage and outlined a vision for Andhra Pradesh’s future as a global leader by 2047.
Naidu highlighted the significant contributions of the Telugu diaspora globally, urging them to actively participate in the state’s development. He emphasized the potential of leveraging technological advancements like AI and green hydrogen to create sustainable growth and promote work-from-home opportunities, particularly benefiting women. He also stressed the importance of fostering entrepreneurship and inclusive growth, citing his administration’s initiatives to empower women through education and job reservations.
The Chief Minister recalled past successes, such as attracting Microsoft to Hyderabad, and attributed them to strategic vision and stable governance. He emphasized the need for continued stable governance to achieve his ambitious vision for Andhra Pradesh’s transformation into a global leader by 2047, aligning with India’s own projected economic superpower status. A brief, chance meeting between Naidu and Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy at Zurich Airport was also noted.
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