Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has embarked on a five-day visit to South Korea and Japan to present the state’s vision of ‘Advantage Assam 2’ to prospective investors, entrepreneurs, and business leaders.
“During my stay, I intend to showcase Assam – the gateway to South East Asia and blessed with excellent human capital as a key anchor state in strengthening Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Ji’s Act East Policy,” CM Himanta Biswa Sarma posted on X.
He said, “Look forward to having engaging discussions with industry leaders and agencies during my 3-day visit starting today.”
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He stated that the visit aims to highlight Assam’s potential in the lead-up to the ‘Advantage Assam 2’ Summit and foster stronger Indo-Korean ties.
Earlier, a delegation led by Assam’s Industries and Commerce Minister, Bimal Borah, showcased investment opportunities in the northeastern state during a London Investor Meet this week.
The chief minister will attend the Advantage Assam 2 road shows in Seoul from January 19 to January 21 and in Tokyo from January 21 to 24.
Sarma will remain in Japan until January 25, before heading to Singapore.
Notably, the Advantage Assam 2 roadshows will be held across 8 countries in January and February 2025.
The summit will be held in Guwahati on February 25 and 26.
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The Assam government has launched a global investment drive in the run-up to the Advantage Assam 2.0, the state’s signature global investment and infrastructure summit.
The initiative seeks to position the state as a top investment destination, highlighting its strengths in education, industry, agriculture, and security.
