India, Myanmar and Thailand decided to implement Trilateral Connectivity Project by 2016

India, Myanmar and Thailand reviewed the Trilateral Connectivity Project and decided to put all efforts to establish it by 2016.

What is Trilateral Connectivity Project?

• It is a trilateral highway construction project that aims to connect India, Myanmar and Thailand.
• The idea was conceived at the trilateral ministerial meeting on transport linkages in Yangon in April 2002. The trilateral highway will connect Moreh in Manipur to Mae Sot in Thailand through Myanmar.
• The project will be a significant step towards establishing connectivity b/w India and South East Asian countries.

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2012