Source: The Sangai Express
Ukhrul, October 01:
With the objective of bringing the business community of Ukhrul and Myanmar more closer and encourage trade ties a 30 member �Business Exposure team� is all set to visit Mandalay in the second week of November month.
Disclosing the proposed tour under the aegis of Tangkhul Trade and Commerce Council (Tangkhul Leisak Long) the Council president Ramyo Raingam said establishing business connectivity with Myanmar had become inevitable taking into account close proximity of the district to commercial centres of the neighbouring country.
Observing that Ukhrul district based traders are yet to tap the huge export-import potential Ramyo said most goods imported from Myanmar reach the district�s markets from distant places like Dimapur via Tamu, Moreh etc.
The current business practice which is both time consuming and involves excess investment could be removed once direct business link is established, reasoned the trade body�s president.
On the proposed tour which is being prepared following approval of the Myanmar authority, Ramya informed of the delegate composed of economists and prominent social activists of the district.
During the business trip/market survey tour agreement to ensure free, fair and legal trade would be signed at Mandalay which could not only open up business opportunities for the Ukhrul entrepreneurs but clear the route for further foray into South East Asian markets, he said.
During the four day stay at Mandalay the delegate would have extensive discussion on mode of trade relation in addition to market survey.