New Delhi, February 4, 2025 – External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma discussed Assam’s critical role in India’s Act East Policy and BIMSTEC. They emphasized the state’s strategic importance as a gateway to Southeast Asia and its potential to enhance economic and cultural ties in the region.
The meeting focused on initiatives to improve connectivity, trade, and infrastructure in Assam, aligning with India’s regional collaboration goals. Dr. Jaishankar highlighted Assam’s central role in advancing India’s diplomatic and economic strategies under the Act East and BIMSTEC frameworks.
