Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in New Delhi, seeking their guidance on strengthening Assam's role in the defence sector and enhancing trade and tourism links with neighbouring countries.
During his meeting with Rajnath Singh, Sarma discussed opportunities to position Assam as a key player in India's defence ecosystem and thanked the Union minister for campaigning during the recently concluded Assembly elections in the state.
"It is always enriching to meet Raksha Mantri Adarniya @rajnathsingh ji. He is a powerhouse of wisdom and knowledge. We have so much to learn from his vast experience as an excellent administrator, a dedicated public servant and a veteran karyakarta," Sarma said in a post on X.
The Chief Minister said he had thanked Singh for his “impactful campaign” during the Assam elections and sought his blessings and guidance to help Assam emerge as a significant contributor to the country's defence sector in the years ahead.
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In a separate social media post, the Chief Minister's Office said the two leaders discussed opportunities to strengthen Assam's role in the national defence ecosystem.
Later in the day, Sarma met Jaishankar and discussed India's foreign policy priorities and the implementation of the Act East Policy, which seeks to deepen engagement with countries in Southeast Asia and the broader Indo-Pacific region.
“This morning, I had the pleasure to call on Hon'ble External Affairs Minister, @DrSJaishankar ji. His perspective on global affairs and how India is navigating current geopolitical headwinds is always enlightening,” Sarma said.
The chief minister said he thanked Jaishankar for sharing insights on strengthening India's Act East Policy and sought guidance on how Assam could play a greater role in promoting trade, connectivity and tourism with neighbouring countries.
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