Visakhapatnam, Nov. 12 -- India is emerging as a "global force," preparing to play a key role in shaping the evolving global economic order, driven by its expanding capabilities in technology, manufacturing and innovation, Union Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu said on Thursday.

Addressing the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Partnership Summit in Visakhapatnam, Naidu highlighted that rapid technological advancements are transforming industries and reshaping global economic competitiveness, prompting countries to seek reliable partners and stronger economic cooperation.

"Industries are changing how they function. Artificial intelligence, semiconductors, quantum computing, advanced manufacturing, these are all redefining the ...