Border liasion meeting discusses to curb insurgency
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, August 05 2011:
The Indo-Myanmar Border Liaison Meeting deliberated on steps to curb the activities of insurgent groups on both sides of the border and ways of strengthening the military cooperation between two countries.
A press release issued by PIB (DW) stated that the meeting was held at HQ 57 Mountain Division under the aegis of HQ 3 Corps.
A fourteen member Myanmar delegation led by Brig Gen Tin Maung Ohn, Dy Cdr NWC arrived at HQ 57 Mountain Division on August 1 by road from Moreh, where they were received by Maj Gen Binoy Poonnen, VSM, Delegation Leader of Indian Army and other Officers attending the meeting.
The Indo-Myanmar Border Liaison Meet is a landmark event where representatives of both the armies interact and coordinate border management issues.
The event also gives an opportunity to further strengthen the bonds of friendship between both countries.
The Myanmar delegation had also visited Kolkata and Gaya from August 2 to August 4. The delegation departed for Myanmar via Moreh today.