EU lifts restrictive travel advisory for Assam
The European Union has lifted its long-standing restrictive travel advisory for Assam, India, signaling improved regional stability. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expects this move to boost tourism and foreign investment in the state.
Why it matters
Marks a significant diplomatic and economic shift for the region, potentially opening up new avenues for international engagement and tourism.
The European Union (EU) has lifted a restrictive travel advisory for the citizens of its 27 member countries travelling to Assam , Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Saturday (June 20, 2026).
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