EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar: Pleased to address Advantage Assam Summit 2.0 in Guwahati alongside CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, Ambassadors and delegates. Spoke about Modi Government’s commitment to ‘Act East, Act Fast and Act First’. Highlighted: ➡️ Act East starts with a change of approach by Delhi towards Assam and Northeastern States that has happened since 2014 under Modi Government. ➡️ It is supported by Purvodaya Scheme to bring new energy and resources to infrastructure, employment, skilling and development. ➡️ Neighborhood First policy has transformed infrastructure and connectivity across our eastern borders. Wholehearted commitment to bilateral and regional cooperation can take it further. ➡️ ASEAN is a partner of enormous consequence. AITIGA review, mobility arrangements and new tech domains offer great possibilities. ➡️ IMTT highway can be a real game changer. Every effort should be made to advance it. ➡️ BIMSTEC is receiving heightened attention. We intend to commit more energies and resources. ➡️ Giving our collaboration with Japan and South Korea a more contemporary character is important. The partnership with Australia also merits a particular mention. ➡️ Assam can act as a hub for our Act East policy. Brand Assam grows stronger by the day. #advantageassam2