Guwahati, June 7: A high-level “Team Europe” delegation from the European Union is set to visit Assam on June 8 and 9 to explore new avenues of collaboration and strengthen economic engagement between Europe and India’s northeastern region.
The delegation, comprising ambassadors and senior representatives from EU member states along with European business leaders, will focus on key sectors of mutual interest, including renewable energy, sustainable urban infrastructure, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, semiconductors and electronics manufacturing, tea and agri-food processing, flavours and fragrances, and AYUSH-based industries.
Led by EU Ambassador to India and Bhutan Hervé Delphin, the visiting team will hold discussions with the Assam government and industry stakeholders to identify trade, investment and technology partnership opportunities. The delegation is also scheduled to meet Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma during the visit.
As part of the programme, the delegation will participate in the “Blue Valleys: Building Ecosystems and Value Chains between India and Europe” workshop on June 9. The event, organised by the Assam government, will bring together European and Indian businesses to explore cooperation in sustainable industries, innovation and value-chain development. The visit will also mark the launch of Assam’s first Blue Valley Cluster, an industrial initiative focused on fragrances, flavours, AYUSH and food processing aimed at linking local enterprises with European markets.
In addition, the delegation is expected to visit Tata Electronics’ semiconductor facility in Assam, highlighting the state’s growing role in India’s emerging high-tech manufacturing ecosystem. The Tata Electronics plant is seen as a key example of Assam’s push to position itself in advanced manufacturing and global supply chains.
In a statement, Ambassador Delphin said Assam and the Northeast hold significant economic potential, citing the region’s natural resources, skilled workforce and expanding industrial base. He added that initiatives such as Blue Valleys are intended to build long-term partnerships between India and Europe while unlocking new opportunities for sustainable development and investment.
