Visakhapatnam: Andhra Pradesh stands at the threshold of a remarkable transformation, powered by visionary leadership and an unyielding commitment to innovation, said Kondapalli Srinivas, Andhra Pradesh minister for MSMEs. He inaugurated the AP MSME export development convention 2025 in Visakhapatnam on Sunday. The event was organised by India SME Forum in collaboration with the Andhra Pradesh MSME development corporation, with support from the Union government and the World Bank. With 18.6 lakh MSMEs operating in the state, the event is designed to empower entrepreneurs with greater access to global markets, finance, and technology. Speaking on the occasion, Srinivas said that under the guidance of chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu, Andhra Pradesh is embracing futuristic technologies, building robust industrial clusters, and enabling MSMEs to scale from micro enterprises to global businesses. “With policies tailored for every sector, common facility centres to strengthen competitiveness, and financial inclusion through enhanced credit support, we are creating a thriving ecosystem for entrepreneurs. Today, Andhra Pradesh is not just fostering business; it is nurturing a culture of enterprise, excellence, and global collaboration. Together, we are shaping a new era where every family can dream, build, and lead as entrepreneurs of tomorrow,” added the minister. The event brought together over 250 MSMEs from across the state and 35 international buyers and SMEs from 13 countries, including Costa Rica, Egypt, Ghana, Hungary, Malawi, Nepal, New Zealand, the Russian Federation, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, and Zimbabwe. The international delegation was felicitated by Srinivas and other dignitaries.
