Imphal, Nov 28 (IANS) A two-day interaction between media persons of India and Myanmar stressed on the need for journalists to contribute meaningfully to the smooth translation of the Indian government's Act East Policy into concrete action.
The inter-regional interaction programme saw seven resolutions adopted.
Eleven journalists from Myanmar took part in the conclave. Representatives of the Press Council of India, Editors Guild of India, All India Radio and others from print and electronic media took part in the mega event.
The conclave also underlined that there are many things the scribes of the two countries could do to improve trade and other relations. Highways ought to be improved, the meeting felt.
The journalists said that both the countries should have a visa-free relationship.
Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh said he was happy with the successful meeting of the journalists of the two countries.
During his recent visit to Yangon he had invited the Myanmarese journalists to visit Manipur during the 10-day Sangai festival held at four venue in Manipur from November 21.
Biren said: "Prime Minister Narendra Modi had expressed his desire to host the interaction programme with an eye on the successful implementation of the Act East policy."
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