“The northeast adjoins five of our neighbours on land, its boundaries are the interface between the Indian subcontinent and the ASEAN,” he said.
The EAM said many recent initiatives involving India’s immediate neighbours emanate from this region. Others such as the Trilateral Highway and the Kaladan project are equally important, he said.
“In every sense, it is a hub, whose relevance will only grow with the passage of time,” he said, adding that the Union government has prioritised the development of the northeast region.
“We would like you to familiarise yourselves with its many qualities and to share that with your government and industries. And, at the same time, promote international cooperation with them in various domains,” he said in his address.
Later, the minister posted on X about the meeting with the ambassadors.
“Highlighted the growing relevance of the Northeast – as a gateway to Southeast Asia, a tourism hub and a contributor to the global workplace.
“Confident that the upcoming North East Investors Summit will leverage the region’s many strengths and foster greater international cooperation,” he said. PTI KND SKY SKY
