Guwahati, June 22 -- Assam Finance Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah has said that citizens of several EU countries, alongside Australia and Japan, can now travel unrestricted to most of Assam.

In an X post, Mallabaruah on Sunday emphasised that Assam has consistently projected itself as a destination for investment, tourism and cultural exchange.

"From conflict headlines to Global confidence - Assam's Tourism story rises with removal of travel restrictions. After Australia and Japan, several European Union member states have revised their travel advisories and removed restrictive guidance for their citizens travelling to Assam. This follows sustained engagement with international stakeholders and the recent visit of EU diplomats to the stat...