
The India-Myanmar-Thailand trilateral highway project received a boost after bilateral talks between Myanmar and Thailand, reports ndtv.com. First conceptualised in 2002, the highway is central to India's Act East policy, aiming to boost regional trade, tourism, and economic integration with ASEAN. Details of the specific commitments from the talks remain scarce.
The spin that this highway is progressing is misleading. Delays over two decades stem from Myanmar's internal conflicts and funding gaps, not a lack of goodwill. The real test is whether India can secure a firm timeline for the missing Myanmar links from these talks, not just another photo op.
Source: ndtv.com
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