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Q148 (NDA-II/2024) International Relations & Global Affairs › India's Bilateral & Regional Relations Official Key

In January 2024, India has entered into a bilateral agreement through which it will provide grant assistance to a country to construct a 20 feet Bailey bridge. Identify the country.

Explanation

In January 2024, India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Myanmar for the construction of a 20-foot Bailey bridge in the Naga Self-Administered Zone. This project is funded through India's grant assistance under the Quick Impact Projects (QIP) framework.

  • Agreement Details: According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the MoU was signed on January 9, 2024, between the Embassy of India, Yangon, and Myanmar's Ministry of Border Affairs.
  • Location: The bridge is part of an infrastructure project in the Naga Self-Administered Zone, intended to improve local connectivity and facilitate the movement of goods and people.
  • Strategic Importance: This initiative is a component of India's Border Area Development Program (BADP) and reflects India's commitment to its 'Neighborhood First' and 'Act East' policies, which prioritize the socio-economic development of neighboring nations through targeted infrastructure support.
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