Imphal, Apr 15 : An eleven-member delegation from Myanmar recently visited Manipur to foster bilateral ties, with special emphasis on economic and diplomatic cooperation.
Enhancement of border trade, health services and supply of electricity was high on their agenda.
The delegation headed by Myanmar's Power Minister U Kyaw Win conducted meetings with political leaders of the state.
The delegation also met Manipur's deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam and held discussions on extending mutual cooperation in various fields, including setting up a thermal power plant, health care, tourism, education, visa on arrival at Tamu and Moreh, and opening of a Myanmar Consulate General in Imphal.
"The relation is better than ever. We met the Chief Minister and we are very pleased with the country's situation; socially, educationally and technically, there is an effort from India to maintain and promote this," said U. Thangliana, a Myanmarese lawmaker
"We talked about the health sector to be opened here. It is the desire of the state government here and they also have the idea. They want to come mainly for treatment because the distance is also quite near, the climate condition is good, and then the cost factor is also very less, and also the education sector. These two sectors are very viable," said Gaikhangam.
India and Myanmar not just share a 1,600 km long border but also a similar culture, language, and trade, rooted through its historical linkages.
Myanmar has a critical role to play in India's 'Look East Policy'.
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