Japanese PM likely to hold summit level talks with Modi in Guwahati

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is likely to arrive here on a three-day visit to Assam from July 1 to hold summit-level talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Tuesday.

The two Prime Ministers are expected to hold talks on varied issues, focusing on economic and infrastructure collaboration. Speaking at the launch of the pilot project of Blue Valley Cluster—Fragrances, Flavours and Ayush in collaboration with the European Union, the Chief Minister said that there is a possibility of summit-level talks between the two Prime Ministers. “This will again strengthen Assam’s role in India-Japan relationship,’’ he added.

The possibility of the summit being held here indicates Assam’s growing importance as a key stakeholder in the ambit of the Act East Policy.