Dimapur, August 10 (MExN): The Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) on Monday discussed the opportunities for the Northeast, particularly Nagaland, under the Centre's Act East Policy at its National Executive Meeting in New Delhi, with party leaders calling for greater connectivity, cross-border trade and industrial development in the region. Humtsoe said the policy marked a significant shift in India's engagement with Southeast and East Asia and was subsequently transformed into the Act East Policy under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with greater emphasis on connectivity, commerce, security and strategic partnerships. "For the North East, and particularly for Nagaland, the Act East Policy presents a historic opportunity to transform our geographical proximity into an economic and strategic advantage," he said. He urged the party to champion greater connectivity, cross-border trade, tourism, agriculture and food processing while ensuring the meaningful integration of the Northeast into India's Act East framework. He expressed confidence that under the leadership of LJP (Ram Vilas) national president and Union Cabinet Minister Chirag Paswan, the party would continue to articulate the aspirations of the Northeast and advance its "rightful place" in India's Act East vision.