Ranong Port to be Thailand's Gateway to South Asia
The Government of Thailand aims to increase bilateral trade with India by developing Ranong port. According to Mr. Tharadol Thongruang, Minister Counsellor (Commercial), Office of Commercial Affairs, Royal Thai Embassy in New Delhi, India, using Ranong port for trade with India’s Kolkata and Chennai ports will reduce distance between the two countries and boost trade.
India-Nepal Meeting on Energy Cooperation Discusses Potential LPG and LNG Pipelines
Mr. Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India, and Mr. Matrika Prasad Yadav, Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supply, Government of Nepal, held a bilateral meeting to discuss strengthening of energy and economic ties between the two countries. They agreed to explore potential pipelines for LPG and LNG to supply fertilizer plants and industries in Nepal.
Bangladesh and India Ministers Review Trade, Investment, and Connectivity
Mr. Suresh Prabhu, Minister of Commerce and Industry and Civil Aviation, Government of India, and Mr. Tofail Ahmed, Minister of Commerce, Government of Bangladesh, held a bilateral meeting to discuss matters of trade, investment, and connectivity. The two ministers agreed to undertake a joint study for a potential Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, fast-track six new border “haats,” and improve infrastructure of Land Customs Stations.
SASEC Elevated Highway to Improve Connectivity and Trade in Sri Lanka
A toll highway to be built in central Colombo will ease traffic congestion, improve connectivity, and facilitate trade logistics in Sri Lanka. The Asian Development Bank has approved a $300 million loan to help in the construction of about 5.3 kilometers of the highway, under the SASEC Port Access Elevated Highway Project.
Workshop for SASEC Customs Administrations on Trade Facilitation Measures for AEO
The National Academy of Customs, Indirect Taxes, and Narcotics conducted a capacity building program for SASEC customs administrations on trade facilitation measures for authorized economic operators (AEO). The workshop shared India's experience on a functioning AEO program, and guided the participants on the critical factors for the design and implementation of an effective AEO program.
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