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India sees connectivity through Myanmar as crucial for its LookEast Policy and development of ties with the Asean countries. Briefing journalists on Monday on the talks between the visitingPrime Minister Manmohan Singh and Myanmar President Thein Sein, andthe subsequent joint statement, Foreign Secretary Ranjan Mathaisaid the Imphal-Mandalay bus service was stuck for now, as therewas no all-year road that could be committed for the link on theMyanmar side, but the two leaders agreed to introduce it at theearliest after putting the infrastructure in place. What may be achieved earlier are more air connections, with the twosides signing a new pact providing for more carriers to operatebetween the two countries. At present, there are three weeklyflights, connecting Kolkota and Yangon. Making the route moreattractive to airlines, the new agreement enables carriers tocombine flights to Myanmar with other destinations in South EastAsia. Both sides are also considering the feasibility of rail links, andhave agreed to set up a joint committee to explore the possibilityof freight transport from India through Myanmar to the South EastAsian region. While work on the Kaladan waterways-cum-road project is stillongoing, the two sides have also finalised a land customs stationat Zorinpuri in Mizoram. On the other important road link, which ambitiously seeks toconnect Moreh in Manipur with Mae Sot in Thailand through Myanmar,Dr. Singh announced that India would repair and upgrade sections ofthe Tamu-Kalewa-Yargyi road, while Myanmar has undertaken toupgrade a further stretch on its side, aimed to make trilateralconnectivity a reality. Dr. Singh praised Mr. Thein for his efforts to make peace withdemocratic parties as well as ethnic insurgent groups. Mr. Theinhad surprised the world with an unexpected visionary and inclusiveapproach to national reconciliation. Agreements signed The following is the list of agreements and Memorandum ofUnderstanding signed between the two countries on Monday: — Memorandum of Understanding regarding $500 million Line ofCredit. — Air Services Agreement between India and Myanmar. — Memorandum of Understanding on the India-Myanmar BorderArea Development. — Memorandum of Understanding on Establishment of Joint Tradeand Investment Forum. — Memorandum of Understanding on the Establishment of theAdvance Centre for Agriculture Research and Education (ACARE). — Memorandum of Understanding on Establishment of Rice BioPark at the Department of Agricultural Research in Nay Pyi Taw. — Memorandum of Understanding towards setting up of MyanmarInstitute of Information Technology. — Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation between DagonUniversity and Calcutta University. — Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation between MyanmarInstitute of Strategic and International Studies and Indian Councilof World Affairs. — Agreement on Cooperation between Myanmar Institute ofStrategic and International Studies and Institute for DefenceStudies and Analysis. — Cultural Exchange Programme (2012-2015). — Memorandum of Understanding on establishing of Border Haatsacross the border between Myanmar and India. The e-commerce company in China offers quality products such as Universal DC Car Adapter Manufacturer , 12v AC DC Adaptor, and more. For more , please visit Universal AC Laptop Adapter today!
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