Summary:
On agenda - integration of views of northeast into our Act East Policy. EAM @SushmaSwaraj chairing an interactive session on 'Act East Policy' with chief ministers of northeastern states. He also stated that starting of direct flights connecting the region with the capitals of southeast Asian countries will play a vital role in making the region a lucrative destination for potential investors. "Speaking at the meeting, chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has put development of the northeast region at the heart of the Act East Policy, which has greatly increased people-to-people-contact, trade and other relations with the ASEAN countries. "Improved connectivity and infrastructure will lead to exponential growth in the tourism sector in the region in the days to come as northeast India has a lot to offer on the tourism front..