Prime Minister shares an article on how Northeast India is becoming India’s natural gateway to Southeast Asia
The Prime Minister recently highlighted how Northeast India is emerging as India’s natural gateway to Southeast Asia, emphasizing its strategic role in connectivity, trade, and cultural exchange. Here are the key points from that article and broader context: Why Northeast India is a Gateway Geographic Advantage: The region shares borders with countries like Myanmar, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and China, making it a natural corridor for cross-border trade and travel. Act East Policy: India’s foreign policy framework positions the Northeast as the bridge to ASEAN nations, strengthening economic and cultural ties. Infrastructure Push: Projects such as the India-Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral Highway and new rail/road links are designed to improve connectivity. Cultural Linkages: Shared traditions, languages, and ethnic ties between communities in Northeast India and Southeast Asia foster people-to-people connections. Economic Potential: The region’s rich biodiversity, tourism appeal, and resources make it a hub for sustainable development and trade.
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