Indian Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra has reiterated India’s commitment to continue with the projects under the Rakhine State development programme, and border area development programme for the benefit of the people of Myanmar.
He paid a working visit to Myanmar from November 20-21, said the Indian Ministry of External Affairs.
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During his meetings with the senior leadership of Myanmar, the Foreign Secretary discussed maintenance of security and stability in the border areas of India and Myanmar.
He raised the issue of human trafficking by international crime syndicates in the Myawaddy area of Myanmar in which many Indian nationals have been caught and reviewed bilateral development cooperation projects.
The Foreign Secretary expressed India's continued support to people-centric socio-economic developmental projects, including those along the India-Myanmar border areas, as well as India’s commitment towards an expeditious implementation of ongoing connectivity initiatives such as the Kaladan Multimodal Transit Transport Project and the Trilateral Highway.