Overview

• The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) hosted an Ambassadors’ Meet in New Delhi on April 15, attended by representatives from over 80 countries.
• External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar underscored the Northeast’s role as a gateway to Southeast Asia and its centrality to policies like Act East and BIMSTEC.
• Ministers Jyotiraditya Scindia and Sukanta Majumdar highlighted the region’s rich resources, craftsmanship, and significant infrastructure advancements, including enhanced air, road, and rail connectivity.
• Key projects such as the Trilateral Highway and Kaladan Multi-modal Transit Transport Project were presented as transformative initiatives for regional connectivity and trade.
• The event set the stage for the North East Investors Summit in May, with diplomats expressing keen interest in exploring investment opportunities across diverse sectors.