A delegation led by Assam’s Minister for Industries and Commerce, Bimal Borah, made a strong case for UK investments in the northeastern state during the Advantage Assam 2.0 roadshow in London this week.
Organized by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), the event showcased Assam’s investment potential, with Borah inviting British businesses to the upcoming Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment and Infrastructure Summit in Guwahati next month.
Borah highlighted Assam’s strategic location as a “gateway to South-East Asia,” its investor-friendly policies, and the state’s rich cultural and economic ties with the UK, particularly in the tea and petroleum sectors. He also referenced his recent discussions with Catherine West, Indo-Pacific Minister at the UK Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO), to strengthen cooperation in clean energy, infrastructure, and research.
With Assam’s economy growing at a rate of 12.62% over the past decade, Borah outlined the state’s goal to double its economic output by 2030. He also underscored Assam’s abundant natural resources and vibrant workforce as key drivers for future investment opportunities.
India’s Deputy High Commissioner to the UK, Sujit Ghosh, and Kevin McCole, Managing Director of the UK India Business Council (UKIBC), also supported Assam’s investment potential, emphasizing the strengthening UK-India trade and economic relations.
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