Sub-title:
Myanmar Permanent Secretary Han reaffirmed the high priority his government attaches to relations with India
Description:
"India and Myanmar reviewed the entire gamut of bilateral relations, including bilateral trade relations and border cooperation on Friday.
The 18th round of Foreign Office Consultations between India and Myanmar was held in New Delhi with the Indian delegation led by Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale and the Myanmarese delegation by Permanent Secretary U Soe Han.
The two sides reviewed the entire gamut of bilateral relations, the status of India's ongoing projects in Myanmar, capacity building initiatives, bilateral trade relations, border cooperation and plans to enhance implementation of bilateral agreements, a Ministry of External Affairs statement said. Foreign Secretary Gokhale reiterated the priority India attaches to its partnership with Myanmar, a neighbour and an ASEAN partner which is at the intersection of India's 'Neighbourhood First' and 'Act East' policies.
Myanmar Permanent Secretary Han reaffirmed the high priority his government attaches to relations with India, which were based on historic and civilizational contact, the statement said..."
Source/publisher:
"Business Standard" (New Delhi)
Date of Publication:
2019-12-07
Date of entry:
2019-12-07
Grouping:
- Individual Documents
Category:
Countries:
Myanmar, India
Language:
English
Resource Type:
text
Text quality:
- Good