Indo-Myanmar Regional Border Committee meeting concludes
Source: IT News
Imphal, October 26 2017:
11th round meeting of the Indo-Myanmar Regional Border Committee meeting concludes today at IG AR South Mantripukhri today.
The Myanmar delegates was led by Major general Phene Myat, Commander, Northwest Command leader of Mayanmar.
Indian delegation leader thank the Myanmar delegates for their cordial and constructive engagement during the meeting.
During the meeting various issues ranging from border management security, free movement and communication aspect.
According to Indian delegation the commitment made by both sides during the discussion reflected a high degree of cooperation and understanding and also strengthen the ties between the two countries.
The meeting also sees hopes to ensure peace and prosperity in the region.
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The meeting is being organised under the leadership of Prime Minister Narender Modi, India has made significant progress on her 'Act East Policy'.
The objective of the policy is to promote economic cooperation, cultural ties and develop strategic relationship with countries in the Asia-Pacific region.
North East India has been a priority in the Act East Policy.
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has also formulated the state's own 'Act East Policy'.
Being India's gateway to the ASEAN region, Manipur shares close affinity with the region in terms of culture, customs and food habits and is well-connected by air.
Manipur's border post at Moreh, on Asian Highway 1 handles 99 percent of formal overland trade between India and Myanmar.
The Indo-Myanmar RBC Meet is a bi annual landmark event which provides opportunities for representatives of Security Forces and Civil establishment of both nations to discuss and resolve crucial issues.
The meeting began from October 25 at Mantripukhri Assam Rifles Headquarter .