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India, Myanmar to discuss enhancing of bilateral ties
New Delhi, January 02, 2008
India and Myanmar will discuss ways to enhance their
bilateral ties, particularly in trade and energy fields when
the Foreign Ministers of both nations meet in New Delhi.
External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee will hold wide
ranging talks with his visiting Myanmarese counterpart U Nyan
Win.
India is looking to enhance its ties in energy sector with
Myanmar, considering the rich gas resources in that country.
India has been interested in some off-shore gas blocks in
Myanmar but the bids have not been successful so far.
A multi-modal transport project is also expected to be
finalised at Wednesday's meeting.
During the talks, India is also expected to seek continued
cooperation of Myanmar in curbing the activities of North-east
insurgents.
The issue of defence cooperation is also expected to figure in
the discussions amid indications that New Delhi has halted
military supplies in view of international outcry over
Myanmar's dealing with the aspect of human rights.
The Indian side is expected to press for early restoration of
democracy during the talks.
India has been resisting international pressure over its
dealing with Myanmar, arguing that it has to take care of its
own multi-sectoral interests with regard to the eastern
neighbour.
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