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AP eyeing strategic role in global nuclear economy: Minister Lokesh

New Delhi, May 18 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Minister for Education, IT & Electronics, Nara Lokesh on Monday said Andhra Pradesh is positioning itself as a trusted long-term partner in the emerging global nuclear economy.
Speaking at the “U.S. Executive Nuclear Mission to India”summit in New Delhi on Monday, jointly organised by the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) and the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF), Lokesh said AP sees significant opportunities across nuclear manufacturing, engineering ecosystems, industrial supply chains, advanced energy infrastructure, and next-generation clean technology partnerships.
The event brought together senior US nuclear industry executives, policymakers, and strategic stakeholders. Nivedita Mehra, Managing Director of USISPF, welcomed delegates, while Maria Korsnick, President &CEO of NEI, participated in the summit.
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