Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that
Myanmar has commenced a new journey under State Counsellor of Myanmar, Ms. Aung
San Suu Kyi able leadership.It’s a journey of hope and much promise.
India has a robust development
cooperation programme with Myanmar. From the mega connectivity projects like
Kaladan and Trilateral Highway, to projects in the fields of human resource
development, healthcare, training and capacity building, we are sharing our
resources and expertise with Myanmar.India’s nearly US Dollars 1.75 billion of
development assistance is centered on people.
He further said that is in line with the
priorities of Myanmar government and its people.In our conversation today, we
have agreed to enhance our engagement in several areas including agriculture,
power, renewable energy and power sector. India will develop a Varietal
Development and Seed Production Centre in Yezin in Myanmar to enhance the
quality of seeds.
He said that both the countries will
also work to develop a mutually beneficial arrangement for trade in pulses.
India has offered to scale up the power supply from
Moreh in Manipur to Tamu in Myanmar. We will also partner in a pilot LED
electrification project at a site designated by the Government of Myanmar.The
MOU on Cooperation in the Power Sector signed just now will help create the
framework for advancing our linkages in this important sector.
Both the countries are as close and
friendly neighbours, the security interests of India and Myanmar are closely
aligned. We have agreed that a close coordination to ensure security in the
areas along our border, and sensitivity to each other’s strategic interests,
will serve the interests of both our countries.
Our societies enjoy a cultural connect
that is centuries old. We have offered assistance in restoring pagodas damaged
in the recent earthquake in Myanmar. The Archaeological Survey of India will
also soon begin work on restoring two old temples and inscriptions of King
Mindon and King Baygyidaw in Bodh Gaya.
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