Union Cabinet approved an agreement
between India and Myanmar on land border crossing which the government
said would enhance economic interaction between people of the
two countries There are already free movement rights for people
ordinarily residing in the border areas of both countries.
The agreement will also facilitate
movement of people on the basis of valid passports and visas which
will enhance economic and social interaction between the two countries,
a statement said. It is expected to provide connectivity and enhance
interaction of the people from north-eastern states of India with
those of Myanmar. The agreement will safeguard the traditional
rights of the largely tribal communities residing along the border
which are accustomed to free movement across the land border,
the statement read
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