The Ambassador also met Hon’ble Governor of Andhra Pradesh, H.E. N.D. Tiwari and Hon’ble Chief Minister, Dr. Y.S.R Reddy, on her first official trip to Andhra Pradesh.
Ambassador Ann Ollestad pays visit to H.E. N.D. Tiwari, Hon'ble Governor of Andhra Pradesh
During her visit, the Ambassador visited CII Green Business Centre and delivered a speech for the members of The Federation of Andhra Pradesh Chambers of Commerce (FAPCCI). A separate meeting was held with the Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation Ltd. (APIIC) where she was briefed on investment possibilities in the state as well as the upcoming plans for new SEZ.
Ambassador meets Dr. Y.S.R Reddy, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh
The Ambassador also met with the Norwegian project manager of the new international Airport coming up in Hyderabad. Norway has won the design for the new international airport that is being built in Hyderabad.
Ambassador Ollestad meets Mr. Mukesh Ambani, Chairman & Managing Director, Reliance Industries Ltd.
The state of AP is now witnessing a strong increase in oil and gas activities. This is mainly due to the big gas finding in the Bay of Bengal and off the coast of Andhra Pradesh, creating interesting new business activities for offshore service providers. Norwegian companies, with their North Sea offshore experience are strongly welcomed to establish business activities. On the other hand, cultural life is thriving in the state, and many new and exciting projects are planned.
A good personal contact with various persons and organisations have laid a good foundation for a further follow up from the Embassy, both in the cultural as well as the commercial sector.