Assam Government Hosts Investment Roadshow in London to Attract Global Investors Ahead of Advantage Assam 2.0 Summit

LONDON: In collaboration with the High Commission of India, the Assam government has organized the Assam Investment Roadshow in London in order to promote the upcoming Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment and Infrastructure Summit that will take place on February 25-26, 2025, in Guwahati. The road show is intended to attract international investors interested in Assam's potential in different sectors.

The key speakers in the event included Assam Minister of Industries and Commerce, Bimal Borah, highlighting the strategic state location as an entry to Southeast Asia; while Deputy High Commissioner Sujit Ghosh elaborated Assam's enormous natural resources and enhanced connectivity and Government incentives as among the rapidly developed infrastructure and also compelling reasons to invest in it.

During his visit, Borah met with Catherine West, the UK's Minister for Indo-Pacific, to talk about ways to strengthen economic and cultural ties. They highlighted joint research and development, infrastructure development, and clean energy initiatives since Assam holds immense potential as the premier trade and investment destination.

According to him, Assam has been transformed from being historically a disturbed area to now being a peaceful and developing state, diversifying into sectors in agriculture, food processing, handicrafts, tourism, and information technology. The managing director of the UK India Business Council, Kevin McCole, highlighted the strengthening trade relationship between the UK and India, with bilateral trade increasing by 10% to £42 billion in 2023-2024. Assam's GSDP posted a spectacular year-on-year growth of 19.5 percent, indicating healthy economic progress, and a sincere effort to prepare the state to be a competitive business destination in the future.

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