Arunachal Pradesh will be gateway for trade with neighbouring countries by 2047: CM Khandu

Itanagar, May 25 (KNN) Arunchal Pradesh has the potential to become the gateway for trade among neighbouring countries by 2047 which would align with the central government’s initiative -Neighbourhood First Policy, said Chief Minister Pema Khandu.

Speaking at the inaugural session of the one-day International Buyer Seller Meet (IBSM), CM Khandu said that the state is looking a opportunities to improve its trade relations with countries it shares borders with such as China, Myanmar and Bhutan.

“Pangsau Pass along the state's border with Myanmar and Lumla-Tashigang that joins Arunachal Pradesh with Bhutan could be used well to boost trade relations with the two countries,” he added.

The second edition of IBSM, organised by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) under the Union ministry of commerce.

The meet aims to promote export of agricultural and processed food products from Arunachal Pradesh and provide a market linkage to producers.

Lauding APEDA for the initiative, Khandu suggested that focus should be given on developing three types of markets -- short distance, medium-distance and long distance.  (KNN Bureau)