India-Myanmar Joint Statement During the State Visit of the President of Myanmar
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India and Myanmar issued a comprehensive joint statement during the State Visit of the Myanmar President to India, emphasizing the strengthening of bilateral ties under India's 'Neighborhood First' and 'Act East' policies. Key highlights include enhanced cooperation in border security, connectivity projects like the Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project and the India-Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral Highway, and capacity building. Both nations reiterated their commitment to combating cross-border terrorism and insurgent groups. The visit also saw the signing of multiple MoUs focusing on digital public infrastructure, energy cooperation, and cultural exchange, reinforcing Myanmar's strategic importance to India's regional geopolitical framework.
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Q1. The Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project connects Kolkata to which of the following seaports in Myanmar, before extending onward to Mizoram?
Q2. A policy analyst argues that delays in India's connectivity projects with Myanmar directly weaken India's strategic position in Southeast Asia. Which of the following scenarios BEST substantiates this argument in the context of India-Myanmar relations?
Q3. Consider the following statements regarding India's strategic engagement with Myanmar: 1. Myanmar shares a border with four Indian northeastern states — Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, and Mizoram — spanning approximately 1,643 km. 2. Myanmar functions as the sole land bridge connecting South Asia to Southeast Asia, making it indispensable to India's Act East Policy. 3. The India-Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral Highway, once fully operationalized, will serve as a sea-based alternative to the Kaladan Multi-Modal corridor. 4. Effective border management and intelligence sharing with Myanmar are considered essential for neutralizing insurgent groups operating in India's Northeast. Which of the statements given above are correct?