Chinese leader visits Andhra's upcoming capital Amaravati

Hyderabad: A Chinese delegation led by Vice Minister of the International Department of Communist Party of China Chen Fengxiang on Monday visited visited Andhra Pradesh's upcoming capital Amaravati near Vijayawda.They visited Uddandarayunipalem where foundation stone for the new capital was laid on October 22. Officials explained to the delegation the plans for the capital's development.

Later, the delegation stopped at a household in the village. Fengxiang interacted with the villagers through a translator. He applauded the villagers who have come forward to give their lands voluntarily for the capital construction. Earlier, Fengxiang met Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu in Vijayawada.

Stating that Andhra Pradesh is poised as the gateway of Southeast Asia, Naidu suggested him to make China's silk route pass through the state at Visakhapatnam. He explained that the state was centrally located and houses deep water ports, which offer an added advantage for maritime silk route.

"Make Amaravati your second home after Shanghai," the chief minister told the Chinese delegation.

Naidu sought investments and expertise of the Chinese companies in building a world-class capital and urged them to be a part of the opportunity.

Outlining his plans of developing Amaravati as a smart city, the chief minister explained that the capital will be blue and green capital city, with a river waterfront stretched for about 40 km.

Source: IANS