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1. The North-East is collectively known as Ashtalakshmi and includes eight states: Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura, and Sikkim.

2. The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) provides financial assistance to the eight North-Eastern states through five Central Sector Schemes.

1. On 8 February 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi completed a two-day official Malaysia visit, closely reinforcing the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership formed in 2024 with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

2. India frames Malaysia ties through Act East Policy, Indo-Pacific Vision, and MAHASAGAR Vision (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions), highlighting maritime neighbour synergy overall.