India-Myanmar to boost trade ties despite border row

Imphal, January 12 2014 : Despite intense border dispute between India and Myanmar especially on the issue of Moreh town, the two countries are taking up significant steps to boost the bilateral trade relation.

For the first time, Indian products would be on display in the ensuing three-day "Indian Products Exhibition" at Mandalay township in Myanmar from January 17 to 19.The exhibition is being organized by Mumbai-based Indian-Myanmar Chamber of Commerce and Industries (IMCCI) and Mandalay-based Indian Consulate.

A 100-member delegation from the State comprising representatives of manufacturing units and service sector enterprises would attend the exhibition.

Sky Hospital, Babina Diagnostics Centre and Advance Hospital are some enterprises from the healthcare sector to participate in the Indian Products Exhibition.

Kids Foundation and some other private educational institutions would also take part in the exhibition.

Commerce and Industries Minister Govindas Konthoujam is supposed to lead the delegation, but he would be replaced by another Cabinet Minister due to his some important meeting in New Delhi.

The delegation from the State would leave Imphal for Moreh on January 14 and head towards Mandalay on the next day in two buses and one light vehicle to be arranged by the Myanmarese authorities.

source: E-PAO

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