Sri City, August 30, 2016:- Mr. Phillip A. Min, Consul General of the United States of America in Chennai. visited Sri City on Tuesday. Mr. Ramesh Subramaniam, President, Sri City Foundation extended a warm welcome, and briefed him on the infrastructure, unique features and the brisk pace of development in Sri City. Welcoming the guest he mentioned that more than ten US companies, including the major brands like PepsiCo, Cadburys, Colgate Palmolive and Kellogg’s have set up their production units in Sri City.
Commenting on the visit Mr. Ravindra Sannareddy, Founder Managing Director, Sri City said,”As its growth trajectory presents a significant opportunity for investment, India has been ranked ‘best’ for investment by all global agencies. It remains a consensus favourite investment destination for companies looking for investment opportunities in diverse sectors.”
Stating that Interaction of this kind will further enhance business ties between the two countries, he added,”I am confident, Consul General’s visit would pave way for some more American businessmen to investment in Sri City.”
Thanking the Sri City management for arranging the visit, Mr. Phillip A Min said,”Facilities and infrastructure are highly impressive and inspiring. Sri City embodies and projects a true vision for the future. It was a pleasure seeing American companies thriving here in Sri City.”
The purpose of the visit was to see the new industrial city in person and have the first hand knowledge of the progress achieved. During the interaction, Mr. Phillip A Min evinced keen interest and inquired on different aspects of Sri City. Following the briefing session, the Consul General visited the units of PepsiCo and Colgate Palmolive, and had a close glimpse of the production facilities and witnessed the works in progress. The Consul General had a meeting with the senior representatives of some the American companies in Sri City.