A strong and stable Northeast is key to building a self-reliant India, Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said on Thursday, saying the government is working to improve the infrastructure and connectivity in the northeastern states while also facilitating greater regional integration.  Shringla cited examples of cooperation with countries like Japan and Bangladesh to enhance connectivity and ensure the economic modernisation of the northeastern states.

The government has a vision for this region that is captured in the 3 Cs Connectivity, Commerce, and Cultural Commonalities, Shringla said at a webinar on "Self-Reliant India: Reimagining the North East India in terms of Employment and Skill".

"In partnership with our neighbours and friends to the east, we are working to improve the infrastructure and connectivity in our Northeastern states while also facilitating greater regional integration," he said.

Northeast India is bordered by Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Myanmar and China.