Mizzima/MyanmarNews-Oct 17
On 14 October, Myanmar’s military junta signed five Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with India in Naypyidaw, agreeing to jointly develop projects worth US$250,000. According to the junta-controlled Mirror newspaper, India is contributing US$50,000 per project under the “Quick Impact Projects (QIP)” agreement, as part of their ongoing cooperation. These projects are aimed at developing areas in need, but concerns have been raised about their viability given the current political climate. Salai Dokhar, from the India for Myanmar organization, emphasized the importance of monitoring the implementation to ensure they are practical under present conditions. “My stance is that we cannot fully trust India’s current position. What I hope to see is for India to stop cooperating with the Military Council,” Salai Dokhar said. The projects signed between the junta and India focus on the agricultural sector, including the installation of a drying machine, the development of an Advanced Agricultural Research and Education Center, and the establishment of a Knowledge Bank. A weaving and vocational education project in Amarapura Township, Mandalay Region, is also part of the agreement. Other initiatives include building a training center for girls in Mandalay Region and creating an emergency operations center (EOC) in Yangon Region. Read more at: https://eng.mizzima.com/2024/10/17/15150#google_vignette
