Guwahati, Jun 23 (PTI) United Arab Emirates ambassador to India Abdulnasser Alshaali called on Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma here on Monday.

'Had the pleasure to host H.E @aj_alshaali, the Ambassador of UAE to India at Lok Sewa Bhawan today', the Chief Minister posted on 'X'.

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UAE is keen to expand trade, boost connectivity and explore investment opportunities in Assam, Sarma said.

'We had a good discussion on how the North East could accelerate the close collaboration between our nations', he added.

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