Modi promotes Northeast as trade hub.

• Narendra Modi emphasized the region’s economic and industrial opportunities.

• The region is expected to become a gateway for trade with Southeast Asia over the next decade.

• The decision to close land ports with Bangladesh is seen as a step towards developing the region’s commercial potential.

• Modi praised the region’s diversity, highlighting its strength in trade, tradition, textile, and tourism.

• The region is described as a ‘powerhouse of energy’, with areas like bio-economy, bamboo, tea production, petroleum, sports, and ecotourism.

• The Northeast is working on infrastructure to become a strong trade bridge with Southeast Asia.