Guwahati, Jan 18: Assam has launched an ambitious global investment drive in the lead-up to the Advantage Assam 2.0: Investment and Infrastructure Summit, scheduled for February 25-26 in Guwahati.

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is set to visit Japan and South Korea as part of a high-level delegation for roadshows organized by the Indian Embassy in Tokyo. The initiative, coinciding with Assam Week celebrations, seeks to position the state as a top investment destination, highlighting its strengths in education, industry, agriculture, and security. Sarma will remain in Japan until January 25 before heading to Singapore.

Sharing his vision on social media, Sarma emphasized Assam’s potential to become a leading Indian state through strategic investments and global partnerships. The visit follows his December 2024 trip to Bhutan, reinforcing Assam’s focus on fostering international economic collaborations.

Simultaneously, Industries & Commerce Minister Bimal Borah led Assam’s investment push in the United Kingdom, meeting Anil Agarwal, chairman of Vedanta Resources, in London. Discussions centred on potential collaborations in sustainable resource management and industrial development. Borah also invited Agarwal to the Advantage Assam 2.0 Summit.

During his London visit, Borah explored advanced industrial and technological solutions at Space Scale White City and the Imperial Innovation Hub. He praised Assam’s investor-friendly policies, skilled workforce, and abundant resources, highlighting the state’s rapid growth under Prime Minister Narendra Modi and CM Sarma’s leadership.

Science, Technology & Climate Change Minister Keshab Mahanta conducted roadshows in Malaysia and Thailand, reporting strong interest from corporate leaders and investors in Assam’s burgeoning economic landscape.

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