MDoNER’s Ambassadors’ Meet in New Delhi on April 15, 2025, attracted over 80 foreign diplomats, showcasing investment opportunities in North East India. The event highlighted NER’s strategic potential, aligning with India’s Act East Policy, and set the stage for global partnerships ahead of the North East Investors Summit.
In a landmark effort to bolster international cooperation and attract global investment to India’s dynamic North Eastern Region (NER), the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) organized an impactful Ambassadors’ Meet on April 15, 2025, in New Delhi. The high-profile event brought together Ambassadors, High Commissioners, and senior diplomatic representatives from over 80 countries, marking a crucial milestone in showcasing the North East’s immense economic and strategic potential on a global platform.
The event was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Minister of Development of North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, who emphasized the North East’s vital role in India’s economic and geopolitical landscape. In his keynote address, the Minister underlined the government’s unwavering commitment to transforming the region into a thriving hub of trade, connectivity, and innovation. Highlighting the unique strengths of the eight North Eastern states—Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura—he urged foreign nations to explore investment opportunities and participate in the region’s growth journey.
Reinforcing this vision, Minister of State, Dr. Sukanta Majumdar, highlighted the significant developmental strides made under the leadership of the Hon’ble Prime Minister, especially in the fields of transportation, infrastructure, and connectivity. He reaffirmed the government’s focus on turning the North East into a pivotal force in the realization of “Viksit Bharat” and referred to the region as India’s “Asthalakshmi”—a symbol of prosperity and progress.
Hon’ble Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Shri Pema Khandu, also addressed the gathering, reflecting on the natural strengths and opportunities that the North East offers, particularly in Arunachal Pradesh. Adding to the momentum, Hon’ble Minister of External Affairs, S. Jaishankar, in a video message, shed light on strategic initiatives like the Kaladan multi-modal transit project and highlighted the region’s potential as a gateway to Southeast Asian markets in line with India’s Act East Policy.
Secretary, MDoNER, Chanchal Kumar, provided a comprehensive overview of investment prospects in sectors such as IT & ITES, healthcare, agriculture, tourism, textiles, infrastructure, education, and energy. He assured that the Ministry is ready to collaborate closely with global investors, international development agencies, and diplomatic missions to drive employment and sustainable development in the region.
Secretary (East), Ministry of External Affairs, Periasamy Kumaran, emphasized the region’s strategic location, sharing international borders with several countries including Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, Nepal, and Myanmar. He called the region a “treasure trove” of culture, biodiversity, and opportunity, and encouraged deeper partnerships to unlock its full potential.
The Ambassadors’ Meet served as a curtain-raiser for the upcoming North East Investors Summit scheduled for May 23–24, 2025. The enthusiastic participation and encouraging response from the diplomatic corps underscored the region’s rising prominence on the global stage. This event not only deepened diplomatic engagement but also laid the foundation for transformative partnerships that will propel the North East into a new era of inclusive and sustainable growth.
