Telangana and Andhra Pradesh Leaders Emphasize Collaboration at Davos Summit
In a significant development highlighting inter-state cooperation, Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and Andhra Pradesh Minister for Education and Information Technology Nara Lokesh held a productive meeting on Thursday during the World Economic Forum summit in Davos, Switzerland. Both leaders unequivocally stated that mutual cooperation represents the only viable path forward for the prosperity and advancement of the two Telugu-speaking states.
Focus on Development Through Healthy Competition
The high-level discussion centered on comprehensive development plans, with both politicians acknowledging that healthy competition in attracting investments would ultimately benefit both regions. They expressed confidence that such an approach could position Andhra Pradesh and Telangana as a model for the entire country in terms of economic growth and regional development.
Exchange of Ideas on Education and IT Sectors
During their detailed conversation, Minister Lokesh provided the Chief Minister with an extensive briefing on the education reforms currently being implemented in Andhra Pradesh. He elaborated on the specific measures undertaken as part of the state's innovative education model and shared the positive outcomes achieved thus far. Additionally, Lokesh discussed the remarkable progress made in the Information Technology sector within his state.
In response, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy shared comprehensive details about the various development and welfare programmes being executed in Telangana. He highlighted the successful partnership with the Tata Group to upgrade Industrial Training Institutes across the state, transforming them into advanced skill campuses under Telangana's skill development initiative. Reddy extended a formal invitation to Minister Lokesh to visit these ITIs and study their operational model firsthand.
Temple Modernization and Cultural Exchange
The Chief Minister also discussed the ongoing modernization works at the revered Medaram Sammakka Saralamma temple located in Mulugu district, which attracts millions of devotees annually. He revealed that these extensive renovation projects involve investments amounting to several hundred crores and include substantial improvements to roads and surrounding infrastructure. Revanth Reddy warmly invited his counterpart to visit Medaram and experience the divine presence of the deities.
Symbolic Gestures of Mutual Respect
The cordial meeting concluded with traditional exchanges that symbolized the spirit of collaboration between the two states. Minister Nara Lokesh presented Chief Minister Revanth Reddy with an elegant Mangalagiri shawl and a commemorative memento. In a reciprocal gesture of goodwill, the Chief Minister felicitated the Andhra Pradesh Minister, reinforcing their shared commitment to fostering stronger ties between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
This diplomatic engagement at the global economic forum underscores the growing recognition that regional cooperation and constructive dialogue between neighboring states can significantly accelerate development, create investment opportunities, and enhance the quality of life for citizens across both Telugu-speaking regions.
