New Delhi, March 19 -- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted on Wednesday the importance of developing and 'uniting' the North East region of the country, especially the border areas, saying that projects such as Arunachal Frontier Highway, along with infrastructural projects in Tawang will play a big role in that.

"The opening of the Arunachal frontier highway will also play a big role in uniting the entire North East region, especially the border areas. This highway, which is about 2000 kilometers long, is no less than a strategic asset for the North East region, and in a way, for India. It will also act as an economic asset for the entire region," the Defence Minister said during his address at the Major Bob Khating memorial orga...