Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has urged the heads of all Indian and American companies to join hands with his government and explore the opportunities offered by his state, especially in tea, trade and tourism.

Addressing an event hosted by the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISP) in New Delhi, Sarma said that in terms of policy and development, the strategically located state is now "at the heart of the country".

The Chief Minister urged the Chief Executing Officers (CEOs) and heads of several companies in both India and the US to partner with Assam and grab the opportunity that the state offers for investment, according to an official statement.

He said that the state’s inherent strengths - the geographical, natural resources, flora and fauna, coupled with enabling policy push guided by the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made Assam a powerhouse of opportunities. He said that from tea to tourism Assam offers enormous possibilities for business.

Outlining his vision at the interactive round table meeting Sarma said the state government has been working relentlessly on creating a robust environment for investments through a bouquet of policies. The chief minister also welcomed investments in higher education.

Several CEOs evinced keen interest in partnering with Assam in higher education, skill development, connectivity, infrastructure and the telecom sector, the statement said.

President and CEO of the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum, Mukesh Aghi reaffirmed that both India and the US desire to strengthen economic relations and strategic partnership at a time when India is celebrating its 75th year of independence.

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