Imphal, April 11: India’s ambassador to Myanmar, Aloke Sen, today said physical work under the Kaladan project— an Indo-Myanmar venture— would start by the end of this year.
Sen along with officials from Manipur reviewed the ongoing border trade between the two countries.
“We have done the technical survey for the Kaladan project twice and the physical work would start by the end of this year. However, the introduction of Imphal-Mandalay (Myanmar) bus service would have to be examined further,” Sen told reporters before leaving for Calcutta at the end of a three-day visit here today.
Under the Kaladan project, India will construct a port at Sittwe in Myanmar, about 400km from Aizawl.
Once completed, the project would open links between the Northeast and Myanmar through the sea route and thereby boost trade in the region.
Once completed, the project would open links between the Northeast and Myanmar through the sea route and thereby boost trade in the region.
“Both India and Myanmar are very interested in the Kaladan project as it would benefit both the countries. The completion of the project would take five to six years,” Sen said.