Guwahati, June 20 -- Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said that the European Union (EU) has removed the negative travel advisory for the northeastern state.

Taking to social media platforms, Sarma termed the move a positive step that will increase the inflow of tourists from the 27 countries that are part of the EU and will also improve the possibilities for more investments in trade and industry.

"Encouraging news for Assam. After Australia and Japan, now EU member states have revised their travel advisories and removed restrictive guidance for their citizens visiting the state," the CM posted on X.

"This timely development, following the recent visit of EU diplomats, is a strong vote of confidence in Assam and bod...