Chandrababu Naidu seeks Singapore's help to build Andhra Pradesh cities

Hyderabad: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has sought the Singapore government's help in developing three mega cities and 36 small cities in AP.

Singapore foreign affairs and law minister K. Shanmugam met Mr Naidu on Thursday. The Chief Minister told him that he will work hard day and night to make Andhra Pradesh corruption- free.

Mr Naidu discussed with the Singapore minister the possibilities for cooperation in exploiting oil and gas resources in East Godavari district off the KG Basin. He said that Andhra Pradesh has a long coastline, and that with the construction of the six-lane highway, there is a possibility to link Srikakulam to Chennai.

Mr Naidu said that his government will give priority to infrastructure, science, ports and tourism. The Singapore minister assured the Chief Minister help in developing tourism, infrastructure and technical fields.