The ambassador of Myanmar to India, Iran, and Bhutan, Moe Kyaw Aung, who attended the first Bodoland International Knowledge Festival in Kokrajhar, Assam, appealed to the business fraternity of the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) and Assam to explore the opportunities in Myanmar. Explaining the similarities between Myanmar, especially the western part of the country, and northeast India, Moe Kyaw Aung suggested that there is huge scope for growth in the region.
“This whole region is blessed with scenic beauty, rich biodiversity and rare wildlife, distinct historical and cultural sites, and ethnic heritage. With its land of captivating scenery, abundant greenery, and exotic varieties of flora and fauna, it is a haven for travelers looking for a tranquil environment to get away from the hustle and bustle of metropolitan life. Apart from that, there is huge scope for mountaineering, trekking, adventure sports, and golf,” Moe Kyaw Aung said.
The Bodoland International Knowledge Festival, organized by Bodoland University with active support from the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) government, is being attended by scholars, researchers, journalists, experts, diplomats, and students from across India and from different countries across the globe.
“If developed and promoted well, this can emerge as the biggest employment generation thing. I believe there is a strong potential for multi-sector cooperation between the two neighbors,” he said.
He highlighted projects like the Kaladan multi-modal transit transport project and the India-Myanmar-Thailand highway projects, saying they will change the look of the region. “Upon completion of these two projects, they will not only provide strategic links to the Northeast but also be hugely beneficial to the region. This is significant for India and the countries of Southeast Asia. We welcome public and private institutions to explore more in Myanmar in the areas of education, healthcare, digital training, skills, and research,” Moe Kyaw Aung added.
