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Nara Lokesh Arrives in Zurich, Hails Naidu's Legacy Ahead of WEF Davos

Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh has arrived in Zurich, receiving a warm welcome from the NRI Telugu Desam Party community ahead of his engagements at the World Economic Forum in Davos. He reflected on the evolution of the WEF since the 1990s, when Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu was an early Indian global ambassador. Lokesh emphasized that Davos is now a critical platform for understanding future directions in business, technology, and policy rather than just signing agreements. The 2026 WEF meeting, themed "A Spirit of Dialogue," aims to rebuild trust among global leaders amid geopolitical and economic uncertainty.

Key Points: Nara Lokesh in Zurich for WEF, Recalls Naidu's Davos Role

  • Warm welcome from NRI TDP in Zurich
  • Davos evolved from MoU-signing to future-focused platform
  • Honors Chandrababu Naidu's early global advocacy
  • WEF 2026 theme is "A Spirit of Dialogue"
  • Forum addresses geopolitical and tech challenges
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"Warm welcome in Zurich from NRI TDP family": Nara Lokesh arrives ahead of WEF Davos meetings

Andhra Minister Nara Lokesh arrives in Zurich, welcomed by NRI TDP supporters ahead of WEF Davos 2026 meetings focused on dialogue and global challenges.

"Davos is not just about signing MoUs - it's about understanding where business, technology, and policy are headed. - Nara Lokesh"

New Delhi, January 19

Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh arrived in Zurich on Monday, where he received a warm welcome from members of the NRI Telugu Desam Party, as part of his visit to Switzerland ahead of engagements linked to the World Economic Forum.

In a post shared on X, Nara Lokesh said, "Landed in #Zurich today to a warm welcome from the NRI TDP family. It was a pleasure interacting with them and witnessing their enthusiasm and deep connect with #AndhraPradesh. Looking forward to the NRI event later today, followed by engaging discussions in Davos over the next three days. #AndhraIsBack #APatWEF #WEF26."

Earlier today, Nara Lokesh said that the World Economic Forum (WEF) at Davos has evolved significantly since the 1990s, when Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu became "one of India's earliest global brand ambassadors" and added that Davos is no longer just about signing MoUs, but has become a platform to understand the future direction of business, technology, and policies.

In a post on X, Lokesh wrote, "#Davos has come a long way since the 1990s, when Mr. Naidu emerged as one of India's earliest global brand ambassadors. Today, Davos is not just about signing MoUs - it's about understanding where business, technology, and policy are headed. It's where relationships are built, assumptions tested, and the right questions asked."

The World Economic Forum (WEF) will convene its 56th Annual Meeting in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026, bringing together nearly 3,000 leaders from more than 130 countries at a moment of heightened geopolitical tension, economic uncertainty and rapid technological transformation.

Held under the theme "A Spirit of Dialogue", Davos 2026 seeks to provide an impartial platform for global leaders from government, business and civil society to reconnect, rebuild trust and explore collaborative solutions to challenges that increasingly transcend borders.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Good to see Andhra Pradesh getting representation at such a global stage. Chandrababu Naidu garu did pave the way in the 90s. Hope Lokesh garu can leverage those connections and bring cutting-edge tech and business ideas to the state. Focus on jobs and infrastructure, please!
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Sarah B
Interesting perspective on how Davos has evolved from just MoUs to strategic dialogue. In today's complex world, that understanding of future trends is crucial. Hope the "Spirit of Dialogue" theme leads to some concrete partnerships for India's development.
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Aman W
While I appreciate the global outreach, I hope there's a clear plan for how these high-level meetings translate to ground-level change in Andhra. We hear a lot about "relationships" and "dialogue," but voters need to see results in healthcare, education, and farmer welfare. Just saying.
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Kavya N
The NRI TDP family's warm welcome shows how connected our diaspora feels. This is soft power. Wishing him productive sessions at WEF. Let's put Andhra on the world map for innovation and investment! #AndhraIsBack 🙏
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Vikram M
Attending WEF is prestigious, no doubt. But the real test is what happens after Davos. Hope the team is ready with solid, bankable projects to pitch to investors. The competition for global capital is fierce. All the best for the meetings!

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