(a) whether the Government have a proposal to expand Indo-Myanmar trade;
(b) if so, the steps taken in that regard;
(c) whether the Government have legalized Indo-Myanmar border trade; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
(a) whether the Government have a proposal to expand Indo-Myanmar trade;
(b) if so, the steps taken in that regard;
(c) whether the Government have legalized Indo-Myanmar border trade; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (SHRI RAJIV PRATAP RUDY)
(a) & (b) Yes, Sir. It has been the constant endeavour to increase the bilateral trade with friendly countries including Myanmar. Steps taken in this regard include periodical review of Indo-Myanmar trade at Government level, exchange of high level officials and business delegations, holding of exhibitions/fairs in each other`s country.
(c) & d) Indo-Myanmar border trade is taking place smoothly through the Moreh-Tamu border points under the Border Trade Agreement signed between the two countries on 21st January 1994 which became operational from 12th April 1995.