Indian IT Minister ahead Burma

By Surajit Khaund
Mizzima News(www.mizzima.com)

August 10, 2003: Encouraged with growing volume of trade between India and Burma, the Indian Information and Telecom Minister Arun Shourie is visiting Burma newt month to improve the bilateral relations between the countries.

Telecom sources today informed the Mizzima correspondent today that during his visit, Mr. Shouries will have a wide range of talks with his Burmese counterpart and the traders for exploring potential of information technology in Burma.

" Burma recently has shown keen interest in the information technology sector. Moreover several Indian companies are keen to invest in Burma keeping in view potential in the country", the sources added.

They further informed that India wanted to carry forward trade and commerce with Burma in a bid to emerge as a leader in the Southeast Asian countries.

Giving more information about the visit, they said that the minister is also keen explore the potential of telecommunication sector which is a major leader in the Asian countries. The minister is likely to be accompanied by a big delegation of the Indian traders.