The objectives of Act East Policy Affairs Department are:
- Economic Integration with ASEAN and BBIN countries – involving seamless trade and commerce [including creation of Industrial Corridor and state-of-the-art Border Centres], as well as industrial collaboration;
- Seamless Connectivity with ASEAN and BBIN countries – on the lines of Panchapath (Roadways, Railways, Airways, Waterways and Information-ways) espoused by Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, including multi-modal and fast transportation system and effective telecommunication mechanism
- Socio–Cultural Exchangewith ASEAN and BBIN countries – taking into account the similarities in socio-cultural patterns, anthropological/ ethnic backgrounds, and proto-religious practices between peoples of NE States and the aforementioned countries; and
- Free Movement of People with ASEAN and BBIN countries – through opening of consulates/ Asst. High Commissioners’ Offices of these countries in Guwahati, and having facilities for Visa-Free Travel/ Visa on Arrival for bona-fide people [viz. traders, officials and tourists].
