Uttam asks global delegates to champion state’s investment potential

BHARAT SUMMIT

metro india news  I hyderabad

Positioning Telangana as an emerging global destination for investment and innovation, Minister for Irrigation and Civil Supplies Capt. N. Uttam Kumar Reddy on Saturday called upon international delegates attending the Bharat Summit 2026 to become ambassadors of the State and take its message of opportunity, growth and global partnerships to the world.

Addressing the concluding session of the two-day summit in Hyderabad, Uttam Kumar Reddy described Telangana as one of the most promising destinations in the country, with enormous potential for economic growth, innovation and international collaboration. He urged delegates to leverage their global networks to connect Telangana with investors, institutions and businesses in their respective countries.

Making a special appeal, he said the delegates' experience of Telangana should translate into greater international interest, investment and enduring partnerships with the State. He thanked delegates, speakers and participants who had travelled from different parts of India and across the world to take part in the summit. He said their presence and contributions had made the summit meaningful and enriched discussions on major global challenges and emerging opportunities.

The Minister said the summit had provided an important platform to examine the changing world order and India's position in the emerging global landscape. Discussions covered a wide range of subjects, including artificial intelligence, cloud capitalism, the need for a fairer global economic order, youth and the politics of tomorrow, South-South cooperation, climate change, reforms in multilateral institutions and gender justice.

Referring to the summit's theme, “Forging a New World”, Uttam Kumar Reddy said it was a call to understand and engage with the significant changes taking place across the world. He observed that the discussions had brought together diverse experiences and perspectives and created space for serious debate on democracy, justice and international cooperation.

He said the sessions on technology and the new world order had examined how digital power was reshaping societies and influencing economic and political systems. Discussions on economic justice, social justice and welfare had placed people's opportunities, dignity and well-being at the centre of the debate.

The Minister also highlighted the importance of sessions on youth, gender justice, media and electoral integrity. These discussions, he said, had addressed critical questions concerning democratic institutions and the future of democratic life.

Rahul Gandhi's participation adds significance

Uttam Kumar Reddy said the presence of senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi had made the summit particularly meaningful. He appreciated Rahul Gandhi's willingness to listen to people's concerns and raise important questions relating to constitutional values, social justice and India's diversity.

At a time when India's voice and choices were becoming increasingly important in the international arena, Rahul Gandhi's ability to connect people's aspirations with a broader vision for India's role in the world was significant, he said. Expressing confidence in Rahul Gandhi's leadership, Uttam Kumar Reddy said many people in the country saw in him the qualities required to lead India in the coming years.

"Rahulji, we look forward to your address and your vision for India and the world," he said. Telangana seeks global investment and partnerships He made a special appeal to the international delegates to carry the message of Telangana to their respective countries and institutions.

"As you return to your countries and institutions, please become ambassadors of Telangana. Share your experience of our State, encourage others to explore the opportunities here, and help promote investment and lasting partnerships with Telangana," he urged.