Yangon invites Dhaka to set up industries, farms in Myanmar
Thursday, 10 December 2009
Yangon Wednesday proposed that Bangladesh set up joint-venture industries and agricultural farms in Myanmar utilising its huge workforce and Myanmar's abundant land, reports UNB.
Myanmar Ambassador Phae Tham Oo made the proposal when he called on Industries Minister Dilip Barua at his office and discussed bilateral issues, including Rohingya refugee problem, maritime-boundary disputes and transport facility for mutual benefit.
"If Bangladesh sets up its world-standard industries like textiles, ceramics, medicines and jute in Myanmar through transferring their technology, both the neighbouring countries will be gainer economically," the envoy said.
He stressed the need for resolving the current disputes between the two countries, including Rohingya refugee problem and maritime-boundary dispute, through mutual understanding.
He stressed strengthening South-South cooperation for enhancing socioeconomic conditions of Bangladesh and Myanmar.
Speaking during the meeting, Dilip Barua said the two neighbours would able to develop their industrial sectors through introducing smooth and easy rail-and road-transport networks.
Recalling historical relationship between Bangladesh and Myanmar, he said the Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina-led incumbent government is committed to maintaining harmonious and cooperative relationship with neighbouring countries.
Myanmar Ambassador Phae Tham Oo made the proposal when he called on Industries Minister Dilip Barua at his office and discussed bilateral issues, including Rohingya refugee problem, maritime-boundary disputes and transport facility for mutual benefit.
"If Bangladesh sets up its world-standard industries like textiles, ceramics, medicines and jute in Myanmar through transferring their technology, both the neighbouring countries will be gainer economically," the envoy said.
He stressed the need for resolving the current disputes between the two countries, including Rohingya refugee problem and maritime-boundary dispute, through mutual understanding.
He stressed strengthening South-South cooperation for enhancing socioeconomic conditions of Bangladesh and Myanmar.
Speaking during the meeting, Dilip Barua said the two neighbours would able to develop their industrial sectors through introducing smooth and easy rail-and road-transport networks.
Recalling historical relationship between Bangladesh and Myanmar, he said the Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina-led incumbent government is committed to maintaining harmonious and cooperative relationship with neighbouring countries.