Development of northeast - key to promote its Act East Policy.
Japan places a special emphasis on northeast for its geographical importance connecting India to Southeast Asia and historical ties.
Japan՚s involvement in Northeast strategically undermines China՚s designs in the region. It comes in the backdrop of Chinese troops making incursions into Indian Territory.
Japan already cooperating on a variety of development projects in the northeast- connectivity infrastructure such as roads, electricity, water supply, sewage, forest resource management, and biodiversity.
Japan believes in potential of people-to-people and cultural exchanges between Japan and the northeast due to Japan՚s historical connection with the region
Coordination Forum would explore and expand cooperation in the Northeastern Region strengthening the relationship between Japan and North East and between Japan and India.
Earlier in April 2017, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed an agreement with India to provide over 67 billion yen ($ 610 million) for Phase I of the North East Road Network Connectivity Improvement Project- National Highway 54 and National Highway 51 in Mizoram and Meghalaya.