The India-Myanmar Third Space Relations
Date: Sat Apr 15, 2017 - Sat Apr 15, 2017
Location: Asian Confluence Centre, Shillong , Hosts: Asian Confluence
Location: Asian Confluence Centre, Shillong , Hosts: Asian Confluence
Asian Confluence hosted a round table discussion and interaction on “India-Myanmar Third Space Relations”. The event was graced by the Guest of Honour, Hon’ble Ambassador of India to Myanmar, H. E. Amb. Vikram Misri.
Amb. Misri discussed in detail about how development in Myanmar affects India, “If there is peace in Myanmar, their bilateral tie also develops” he said. He further pointed out that although there is a physical connectivity, there is no institutional connectivity between the two countries. The discussion aimed to realize and revive the economic and institutional ties between the two countries in sync with India’s Neighbourhood First policy.
There was a brain-storming session, took part by individuals from all walks of life, who drew significant comments and suggestions on improving multilateral relations of India with its immediate neighbours, especially Myanmar. Such an interaction stirs healthy economic relations between the countries, which is also an impetus in reviving the long lost traditions that the two shared, prior to Independence.
Students from Myanmar, Nagaland, and Arunachal Pradesh who were specially invited, actively took part in the interactive session where Zau Khun Nawng, a student from Myanmar pleaded with the officials to encourage the educational authorities of India in accepting Myanmar students as their students. Interestingly, Khalter Khampa from Nagaland gave a surprised presentation on prevailing circumstances affecting the connectivity and relationship of the two nations, and requested the diplomat to take consideration on the matters.
The event saw a large number of participants ranging from Distinguished fellows, including Retired IAS Officer and Member of North Eastern Council, M. P. Bezbaruah; Former Ambassador, Riewad Warjri; Retired IAS Officer and former Member of North Eastern Council, P. P. Shrivastav; to eminent personalities like ICARE president, Toki Blah; Chief Secretary, Government of Meghalaya, K.S. Kropha; L.S. Gassah; Sajal Nag; Abhijeet Choudhury; Ashoke Datta; and River Wahlang. Other scholars and observers like Amena Passah; Dr. Deigracia Nongkynrih; Dr. Suparna Bahattacharjee; Dr. Tejimala Gurung Nag; K.N. Kumar, Principal Secretary, Government of Meghalaya; Mrs. Beatrice Warjri; Mrs. Dolly Mishri also attended the rare occasion.
