Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has indicated that Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is likely to visit Guwahati on July 1 for summit-level talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The announcement was made via a post on X on Tuesday, where Sarma stated, 'There is a possibility of Hon'ble Prime Minister of Japan, H.E Sanae Takaichi visiting Guwahati from 1st July to hold Summit Level talks with Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji in Guwahati.'
EU Delegation Visits Northeast India
In a related development, a high-level 'Team Europe' delegation from the European Union visited Guwahati on June 8-9 to explore collaboration opportunities with all northeastern states, including Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura. Chief Minister Sarma met the delegation, led by EU Ambassador to India Herve Delphin, to deepen trade ties, explore investment opportunities, and strengthen commercial partnerships between European markets and Northeast India.
India-EU Cooperation
The engagement comes amid efforts by New Delhi and Brussels to advance cooperation under the India-EU Comprehensive Strategic Agenda launched earlier this year. With its strategic location, rich natural resources, and growing industrial base, Northeast India is increasingly attracting global investors.
Assam's Economic Growth
Addressing a press conference after meeting the European delegation, Sarma highlighted Assam's impressive economic performance, stating, 'India is growing at 29 per cent, and Assam is growing at 45 per cent. So that is the speed, that is the momentum we have. I think our economic growth trajectory will support the investor who will come to Assam to invest.' He further added that the state expects even faster growth in the next five years, building on the achievements of the last five years.
