Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting and Urban Development M. Venkaiah Naidu said the world is looking towards India as it is the most happening place, while the country is looking towards Andhra Pradesh as it is developing at a faster pace.<br/><br/>Speaking as honorary guest at the CII Partnership Summit which began in Visakhapatnam today the Union Minister said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given the three pronged formula to the country which is 'reform', 'perform', and 'transform'. <br/><br/>He said nowhere in the country there is red tapism but only red carpet is being laid for the investors. He said the entire Country and Andhra Pradesh are being lead by able leaders with development as agenda. <br/><br/> Mr. Venkiah Naidu informed that gathering that there is a spirit of competitiveness prevailing among the States and the Centre has eased the process according sanctions to the investors who come forward for setting up industries. He emphasised that the Centre is fully extending its support and cooperation for AP's overall development.<br/><br/>Union Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitaraman said the growth rates being achieved by Andhra Pradesh and other states in the country are strengthening the economy of the country to a great extent. She said when the economies of several countries are going backwards, India's economy stood strong. The Union Minister said under the leadership of Chief Minister Andhra Pradesh is turning its chances brighter making full use of Robotics, Internet of Things, Digitalisation, etc.<br/><br/>Later Union Commerce Minister Nirmala Sitaraman and Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu gave away Time India 2017 Awards on the occasion.