22 January,2026 11:08 AM IST | Davos | mid-day online correspondent
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma while talking to the media at WEF annual summit in Davos. (Pic/Screengrab from X)
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, while speaking to the media on Wednesday, said that the trade deal between India and the European Union (EU) is going to be a game-changer, as âÂÂthey share strong and trusted ties, with growing cooperation across sectors.
Sarma at the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual summit in Davos also said that our companies need access to different markets, and this need will be fulfilled with the upcoming India-EU trade deal.
While speaking to the media at Davos, Sarma emphasised, "Europe clearly sees India as a dependable partner, which is evident from recent statements by the European Union leadership," as per IANS.
The Assam Chief Minister also added, "The European Union's own speeches underline India's emergence as a major global investment hub. India's stable policies and fast-growing economy are attracting sustained European investments and partnerships."
The India-EU Summit, scheduled for January 27, comes as part of the steady strengthening of economic relations between the two sides amid growing uncertainties in global markets triggered by the US tariff turmoil and dramatic geopolitical shifts in the world order.
While hailing India's growth structure in the next few years, Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the IMF has just revised India's growth target, projecting a growth rate of 7.3 per cent for FY26.
The Assam CM added, "India will soon become the third-largest economy in terms of GDP and has many other advantages," reported IANS.
He also mentioned, "India is a mature democracy with consistency and patience. So, even if one or two strategies don't work, we should not be worried because we can diversify and explore other markets. Our economy has many strengths, and we have a large domestic market."
Sarma, while highlighting Assam's presence at the World Economic Forum's annual summit, said that this is the first time "we have come to Davos".
"He added, "Our responsibility was to introduce global leaders to Assam. People are listening to us and are committing to invest," reported IANS.
Earlier, Sarma said that the state is proactively preparing its workforce for an increasingly automated and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven future, leveraging its young demographic advantage and focusing on industry-aligned skill development.
Speaking at the WEF annual meeting during an earlier event, CM Sarma shared how Assam is reshaping its skilling ecosystem to meet the demands of emerging technologies and future-ready industries.
(With inputs from IANS)
