Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday met External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar and discussed ways to strengthen the Centre’s Act East Policy while exploring Assam’s potential role in enhancing trade and tourism ties with neighbouring countries.
Sharing details of the meeting, which took place at EAM’s official residence, on social media platform X, Sarma described the interaction as insightful and said Jaishankar’s perspective on global affairs and India’s approach to current geopolitical challenges was always enlightening.
“This morning, I had the pleasure to call upon Hon’ble External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar ji. His perspective on global affairs and how India is navigating current geopolitical headwinds is always enlightening,” the Chief Minister said.
Sarma said he thanked the EAM for sharing his insights on further strengthening India’s Act East Policy, a key initiative aimed at deepening India’s engagement with countries in Southeast Asia and the broader Indo-Pacific region.
The Chief Minister also expressed hope for continued guidance from Jaishankar on how Assam can contribute to strengthening trade and tourism linkages with neighbouring nations, leveraging the state’s strategic location as a gateway to the Northeast and Southeast Asia.
The discussions come amid ongoing efforts to boost regional connectivity, cross-border commerce and economic cooperation under the Act East framework, with Assam expected to play an increasingly important role in advancing these objectives.