From Bhupen Goswami
GUWAHATI : The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush, Sarbananda Sonowal advocated for an ecologically responsible economic growth in the South east Asian region. The Minister was speaking at the Special Plenary session in the 3rd edition of NADI dialogue organised by Asian Confluence here today. The Union Minister highlighted the time tested and historical ties that the Northeast India has built with the South east Asian countries along with Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh. The maritime routes via Ganga, Brahmaputra and Mekong have always played a pivotal role in building an economic rationale for the region to grow apart from other socio-cultural influences.
The Minister also spoke about the role played by the great Chaolung Sukapha in building the greater Assamese society and how his endeavours eventually led to the foundation of the state of Assam. Addressing the august gathering, the Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said, “Our shared history and familiar conditions has created a common ground to build a peaceful and sustainable future. The Indian government is deeply committed to work towards its ambitious Act East Policy, as envisaged by our Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modiji, to advance our shared value, legacy for the benefit of humanity, peace, stability and prosperity. “
