Indo-Myanmar Border Traders' Union appeals
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 12 2023:
The Indo-Myanmar Border Traders' Union (IMBTU) has said that the State will not get any benefit from the Indo-Myanmar trade if the State Government doesn't pay close attention and take up necessary actions.
Addressing a press briefing at Babupara today, president of IMBTU Watham Nabachandra continued that the Manipur Government must pay close attention to the import-export policies of the trade agreement so as to make sure the State is benefited by the border trade.
He also suggested that the State Government and all stakeholders concerned must hold a discussion on the aspect of Indo-Myanmar trade.
Appealing to the Government to open Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Export Promotion Council, Export Import Bank and other establishments required to facilitate Manipur as an important stakeholder of the border trade, he said that the Government not opening even a single office pertaining to border trade is unfortunate.
He also appealed to the Manipur Government to extend financial help to export-import business operators, open a branch of EXIM Bank, packaging units and freight forwarding agency in Manipur to promote export.
Further urging the Government to upgrade Imphal Airport to the standard of international airport by opening a currency exchange office and setting up cold storage facility in the interest of the traders, Nabachandra continued that all the border trade organisations need to work under a single platform to promote border trade.