CM proposes air link to Bangkok
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 26 2012:
Chief Minister Okram Ibobi has proposed to the visiting Planning Commission Member Saumitra Choudhury to upgrade Tulihal Airport to international standard and introduce international flights between Imphal, Mandalay, Yangon and Bangkok.
The Chief Minister and the Planning Commission Member held a meeting this afternoon.
Saumitra Choudhury arrived at Imphal yesterday to make a field inspection of the Imphal-Moreh highway which would constitute an important part of the proposed trans-Asian highway.
The Chief Minister drew attention of the Planning Commissioner Member by highlighting the importance of upgrading Tulihal Airport to international standard and ensure more air connectivity through Imphal so that Manipur can become an important gateway to South East Asia which would ultimately go a long way in realising the objectives of India's Look East Policy.
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Choudhury assured that he would recommend development/repairing of Myanmar's Kalemyo-Kalewa highway with assistance from the Government of India.
During his proposed visit to Myanmar, Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh would officially declare introduction of the Imphal-Mandalay bus service as well as the Government of India's readiness to build/repair 71 bridges that constitute vital links along the Kalemyo-Kalewa highway.
The Planning Commission Member was reportedly satisfied with the improvement of Imphal-Moreh road which he visited by road yesterday.