13th Indo-Myanmar Regional Border Committee Meet
01st November 2018
13th Indo-Myanmar Regional Border Committee Meet
The 13th Indo-Myanmar Regional Border Committee Meet between India and Myanmar is being held at Mantripukhari Garrison, Imphal under the aegis of Spear Corps of Indian Army from 31 Oct to 02 Nov 18. The meeting will conclude on 02 Nov 2018 once the minutes of the meeting between the two countries are signed by leaders of both the delegations. A 19 member delegation consisting of officials of the Myanmar Army, police and bureaucratic departments are attending the meeting.
India and Myanmar share a rich cultural, socio- political, religious and ethnic history and even today, both the nations are working together to create a peaceful environment that will lead to economic development of the entire South- East Asian region with all countries connected in a warm embrace of interdependence.
Over the years the RBC meets have contributed immensely towards enhancing mutual understanding and fostering stronger friendship between the two countries. The Indo-Myanmar Regional Border Committee Meet is a bi-annual landmark event which provides opportunities for representatives of Security Forces and Civil establishment of both the India and Myanmar to discuss and resolve crucial issues relating to border management, bi-lateral cooperation and insurgency. This forum is a platform for the delegates to brainstorm various issues and exchange information, thereby further strengthening the bond between both the countries.
The Indian delegation was headed by Lieutenenat General Gopal R, AVSM, SM, GOC Spear Corps and the Myanmar delegation was headed by Maj Gen Phone Myat, Commander, North West Command. They were accompanied by other civil and military officials of their respective countries. The 13th edition of biannual meet is being held under an extremely cordial and friendly atmosphere where the Myanmarese delegation was accorded a warm traditional Manipuri welcome.
The delegation was enthralled by the amazing beauty, grace and energy of the traditional cultural performances by the local Manipuri artists. After the meeting, the delegation will be taken to the most revered place for all Buddhists that is Bodh Gaya. Such initiatives provide a vital fillip to strengthen the historic relationship between India and Myanmar and will also contribute towards the success of the Act East policy of India.
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This Press Release was posted on November 02 2018
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