The Asian Confluence, in collaboration with the Act East Policy Affairs Department, Government of Assam organised the conclave on India’s Act East Connect: Prospects and Challenges. The conclave was held in presence of Shri Chandra Mohan Patwary, Hon Minister of Trade, Industry and Act East Affairs, Government of Assam. The conclave explored the historical and ethnological linkages between the North Eastern Region of India and the neighbouring countries.