Source: Hueiyen News Service / Mangang Moreh
Imphal, December 05 2010:
In the continued attempt to enhance neighbourly relations and to help in developmental work, India presented earth moving, surface transport, information transport and various communication equipments to the Myanmar government in a simple function held today at Sunrise Youth Club at Moreh Town.
Speaking on the occasion, Lt General NK Singh, GOC 3 Corps, who was present on behalf of the country's army chief, said that it was a matter of great honour to present all the materials on behalf of the chief of the army staff.
He further said that it was his belief that such actions will strengthen relationship and cooperation in future and that all possible help will be extended to Myanmar army and to the people of Myanmar.
In his speech, Brigadier General Soe Lwin said that it was the fifth time that India has extended such help.
Over and above this, the neighbouring country has helped in developing road and transport infrastructure, he said.
All the help extended by India would be utilised in remote area development and border area development.
Lt General NK Singh handed over four bull dozers, two motor graders received from the ministry of defence, one Bolero, three motor cycles, three computer sets, one six KV generator, six walkie talkies to Myanmar army's Brigadier General Soe Win.
The other representatives from the Indian side were Indian Ambassador to Myanmar Dr VS Seshadri, GOC 57 Mountain Division Major General DS Hooda, IGAR (South) Major General C Krishnan and Brigadier SK Bhanot.
From Myanmar side Brigadier General Soe Lwin, Commander North Western Command and his staff took part in the function.