Shillong, Nov. 3 -- Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi, while attending the reception organised by the Indian community in Thailand on November 2, 2019, assured that India's Act East Policy- a key part of the Indo-Pacific vision - will involve North East (NE) region of India as the Gateway to ASEAN countries, which will actively engage with neighbouring nations and the larger ASEAN region to promote trade, commerce and cultural relations. He also appreciated the people of Indian origin, and acknowledged that the Non-Resident Indians have made significant contributions to Thailand and to the important relationship India shares with the country.

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