European Union Ambassador to India, Herve Delphin, began his two-day visit to Assam on Monday, accompanied by a high-level “Team Europe” delegation, with the aim of strengthening economic cooperation between the EU and the Northeast region. Arriving in Guwahati, Delphin expressed his admiration for the state, noting that this was his third visit. “As the slogan says Gateway to Goodness. I really like this place. I look forward to the meetings we are going to have with the CM,” he remarked.

The delegation, comprising ambassadors and senior representatives from EU member states along with European business leaders, will engage with officials from Assam and other northeastern states to explore collaboration in sectors where Europe and the region share strong synergies. These include renewable and green energy, sustainable urban infrastructure, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, semiconductors and electronics manufacturing, tea and agri-food processing, flavours and fragrances, and AYUSH. A bilateral meeting with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is scheduled, alongside discussions led by the Federation of European Businesses in India (FEBI) to identify trade and investment opportunities.

On Tuesday, the delegation will participate in the “Blue Valleys: Building ecosystems and value chains between India and Europe” workshop, organized by the Assam government. The event will bring together European and Indian businesses to foster partnerships in sustainable industries and innovation. A key emphasize of the visit will be the launch of Assam’s first Blue Valley Cluster, an industrial hub focused on fragrances, flavours, AYUSH, and food processing. This pilot project, aligned with the Blue Valleys initiative introduced at the 2026 EU-India Summit, aims to connect Europe, Northeast India, and Bhutan through innovation, research, and sustainable manufacturing.

The delegation will also tour Tata Electronics’ new semiconductor plant, underscoring Assam’s growing role in high-tech manufacturing. The visit is expected to provide European investors with deeper insights into Assam’s business environment, infrastructure, and industrial potential, further positioning the state as a vital link in India’s Act East Policy.