Agartala, Aug 19, 2024, TRIPURATIMES Desk

Agartala, Aug 19: Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha announced on Monday that the state will host the North East Council (NEC) meeting, scheduled to take place from August 31 to September 1.

Dr. Saha expressed his delight, and said it is indeed a matter of joy that the NEC meeting will be held in Tripura.

"In the past, we used to travel to Assam and Meghalaya to attend NEC meetings. This time, six Chief Ministers and six Governors of the Northeastern states, along with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and DoNER Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, will attend the event," the Chief Minister said.

He said, in this meeting, all issues related to Tripura, including border and developmental concerns would be discussed.

"We will also showcase the innovative work happening in Tripura, and discussions will be held with other Northeastern states," he added.

Dr. Saha further said that he would chair a review meeting to oversee the arrangements, given the large number of delegates expected to attend the NEC meeting on August 31 and September 1.