Assam CM Meets South Korea's Minister to Boost Startup Collaborations

SEOUL: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met with H.E. Oh Youngju, South Korea's Minister of SME and Startups on Monday afternoon.

The meeting focused on building partnerships between entrepreneurs and startups from Assam and South Korea. Both leaders said working together can help with growth and new ideas. They want to build strong ties and create more chances for both sides.

Notably, the Assam CM is on a five-day official visit to South Korea and Japan, during which he participated in the Advantage Assam 2.0 roadshow in Seoul.

He had a productive meeting with key figures from South Korea's automobile ancillary sector, and Kyungsung Kang, President, and Eunyoung Yang, Director General of the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA), emphasizing the state's commitment to supporting their establishment in Assam.

Sarma highlighted Assam's strategic position, offering seamless access to India's burgeoning $100 billion auto industry and the Southeast Asian market. He stated, "Assam is emerging as a vibrant investment destination," and expressed admiration for Korea's advancements in manufacturing.

The Chief Minister announced that the Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment Conclave is set for February 25 and 26 in Guwahati, featuring participation from major Indian industrial players, including TATA.

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