India and Myanmar to work towards the operationalization of the Sittwe Port

India and Myanmar to work towards the operationalization of the Sittwe Port

Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II – International Relations

In news

• India and Myanmar have agreed to work towards the operationalization of the Sittwe port in the Rakhine state in the first quarter of 2021.

Key takeaways

• It was announced after the conclusion of the two-day visit of Indian Army Chief and Indian Foreign Secretary to Myanmar. 
• The progress in the ongoing Indian-assisted infrastructure projects was also discussed.
• India also announced a grant of $2 million Dollars for the construction of the border haat bridge at Byanyu/Sarsichauk in Chin State. 
• The haat will provide increased economic connectivity between Mizoram and Myanmar.

Important value additions

Sittwe port 

• It is situated at the mouth of the Kaladan River.
• It is being financed by India as a part of the Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project.
• The Project is collaboration between India and Myanmar.
• Aim of the project: To develop transport infrastructure in southwestern Myanmar and north-eastern India.