Indo-Myanmar border meeting held in Manipur

The maiden Indo-Myanmar Regional Border Committee (RBC) Meet was organised by Red Shield Division at Leimakhong military headquarter here today.
An 18-member Myanmar delegation led by Commander of Northwest Command and comprising representatives from Myanmar Army, Government departments, arrived at Leimakhong on May seven by road from Moreh. The Indo-Myanmar Regional Border Committee (RBC) Meet is a landmark event organised for the first time where officials of both countries interacted and coordinated issues pertaining to security, development and border management.
The event also provided an opportunity to further enhance understanding and strengthen the bond of friendship between the two countries as well as address the essential aspects of cross border terrorism. Apart from the discussion on the various agenda points, visit of the delegation members was also organised to tourist destinations in Manipur like Loktak Lake and places of interest in and around Imphal.
To showcase the cultural heritage of NE India, an entertainment programme, including Martial Art of Manipur, was presented by Song and Drama Division of Ministry of Information and broadcasting.
After a successful and meaningful engagement, the visiting delegation finally departed for Myanmar by road via Moreh today.