CM seeks 50 acres of land in Mandalay for hospital construction
Source: The Sangai Express / Manipur Info Centre

Mandalay(Myanmar), May 29 2013: Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh today drew the attention of the Chief Minister of Mandalay Region U Ye Myint to provide 50 acres of land in Mandalay for construction of a hospital along the Pubic Private Partnership model so that Manipur could extend all possible help in the health sector.

He informed that 12 �member team of Shija Hospital and Research Institute, Imphal led by its CMD Dr Kh Palin rendered free corrective surgeries to 87 Cleft lip and Cleft palate patients at Monywa General Hospital two days back.

Manipur Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh made the introductory speech in the �nvestment Opportunities'in Mandalay Region organised by Indian Chamber of Commerce, Mandalay Region Chamber of Commerce and Industries (MRCCI) in coordination with Consulate General of India, Mandalay at Amrapura Ballroom, Hotel Sedona here today.

Manipur Chief Minister informed that Imphal Airport would become an international airport in July this year and he proposed for introducing flights between Imphal and Monywa, Imphal and Mandalay, Imphal and Yangon and Imphal and Kalemyo to promote trade, tourism, business and investment.

He added that the flights would facilitate movement of people round the year.

He also highlighted the importance of Imphal- Mandalay bus service in the promotion of economy, tourism and trade between the countries and urged the Myanmar authorities to agree the proposed bus service as early as possible.

Highlighting the importance of providing visa facility for visit to Myanmar by land route; Manipur Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh proposed for opening a Visa Office of Myanmar in Imphal, which would facilitate in the promotion of tourism in Myanmar.

Manipur Government was willing to provide necessary space for opening of Visa Office at Imphal.

Exchange of memorable gifts in between Manipur Chief Minister and the Chief Minister of Mandalay Region was a highlighting part of the event.

Manipur delegation left Monywa this afternoon for Mandalay to attend the Conclave.

Okram Ibobi Singh appealed to the Chief Minister of Sagaing Region U Thar Aye to fight together against illegal drug traficking which passed through Indo- Myanmar border.

The matter was placed before the exclusive meeting of the Chief Minister of Sagaing Region with the Chief Minister of Manipur along with Ministers of other States held last evening at Win Unity Resort Hotel at Monywa.

Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh stated that Manipur Commandos recently seized illegal drugs worth about Rs 24 crores which would pass through Indo-Myanmar border.

Drugs were found brought by air cargo.

If it was not checked timely, it would be very dangerous to the people living in both the countries.

He strongly requested to the Chief Minister of Sagaing to make a strict vigil on illegal drug and arms trafficking.

Chief Minister of Sagaing noted the matter and said that trafficking of illegal drugs should be checked properly since it harmed the human beings.

The Chief Minister also proposed for exchanges between Saigaing Region and Manipur in areas education, culture and sports; and offered education sports facilities to the students of Sagaing Region.

He also urged the Myanmar authorities for import of teak from Sagaing Region to Manipur for industrial purposes.

Manipur Government has earmarked 500 acres of land for tImber park.

This would enhance the economic condition of the Sangaing Region from iexporting the teak to Manipur: besides providing job opportunities to the people of India, particularly of Manipur.

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