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Delivering the definitive keynote address, Shri Nitin Gadkari, Hon’ble Union Minister based his vision in development, emphasizing that high-quality infrastructure must directly uplift the population. Declaring the central government's commitment, he asserted, “We will bring the road infrastructure of the Northeast equivalent to the progressive, prosperous, and developed states of India; this is our resolve and we will fulfil it.” He noted that the appropriate leadership, appropriate vision of the leadership, can convert waste into wealth. Congratulating the Shri Conrad K. Sangma, Hon’ble Chief Minister for organizing the large-scale industrial convention, he noted that the summit is a major step forward that will “inspire and motivate all the investors.”

Addressing the gathering, Shri Conrad K. Sangma, said that the region has moved past decades of instability into an era of widespread peace and political stability, echoing the Hon’ble Prime Minister's vision that this is the right time for the Northeast. Highlighting Meghalaya’s rapid economic transformation, he noted that the State now ranks third nationwide in GDP growth over the last five years, driven by a doubled state budget, a six-fold increase in capital expenditure, and a historic ₹50,000 crore investment in road infrastructure. Outlining the vision of the summit, he explained that it aims to unite all stakeholders to collectively identify and transform challenges into dynamic opportunities. Emphasizing that this momentum must be a collaborative endeavour, he concluded, "I hope that this summit will not just be a program, but this will be a beginning of a very long journey and a partnership that will ensure that we will take both the private sector, the government, and most importantly, the public to new heights in the days to come."

In his address, Shri Neiphiu Rio, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Nagaland highlighted that the Northeast is entering a dynamic phase of transformation driven by the Act East Policy. Expressing his gratitude to Meghalaya for hosting the crucial infrastructure summit, he noted that such collaborative platforms are essential for bringing together the government, investors, and stakeholders to translate shared developmental visions into reality