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Foreign secretary visits Myanmar, raises human trafficking issue

The Foreign Secretary reiterated India's continued support to people-centric socio-economic developmental projects, including those along the India-Myanmar border areas.

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Published : Nov 22, 2022, 7:44 PM IST

New Delhi:Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra concluded his two days visit to Myanmar during which he discussed the maintenance of security and stability in the border areas of India and Myanmar; raised the issue of human trafficking by international crime syndicates in the Myawaddy area of Myanmar.

"During his meetings with the senior leadership of Myanmar, Foreign Secretary discussed maintenance of security and stability in the border areas of India and Myanmar; 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 Ministry of External Affairs said.

The Foreign Secretary reiterated 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 the expeditious implementation of ongoing connectivity initiatives such as the Kaladan Multimodal Transit Transport Project and the Trilateral Highway.

Taking to Twitter, an MEA spokesperson said, "Foreign Secretary @AmbVMKwatra paid a working visit to Myanmar on November 20-21. Held discussions on important bilateral issues relating to border management, security, and ongoing bilateral cooperation projects & India’s support to democratic transition in Myanmar".

FS Kwatra also 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.

India and Myanmar share a long land border of over 1600 km and a maritime boundary in the Bay of Bengal. A large population of Indian origin (according to some estimates about 2.5 million) lives in Myanmar. India and Myanmar signed a Treaty of Friendship in 1951.

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