9th India–Myanmar Joint Trade Committee Meeting Held in Nay Pyi Taw

23 Jan 2026 CW Team

Representatives from relevant ministries and stakeholder departments from both countries participated in the discussions. The meeting covered a broad range of issues aimed at facilitating trade, including improving connectivity, enhancing market access, streamlining financial transactions, upgrading border infrastructure and reopening border trade posts. The two sides also discussed promoting the Rupee–Kyat trade settlement mechanism and maximising benefits under the ASEAN–India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA).

The Myanmar side expressed appreciation for India’s continued open and supportive policy environment for Myanmar’s exports, particularly in pulses and beans. Both sides explored opportunities for expanding cooperation in key sectors such as textiles, transport and connectivity, capacity building, customs and border management, shipping, power, information and communication technology, MSMEs, health, pharmaceuticals and agriculture, highlighting the potential for long-term mutual gains.

The meeting reaffirmed the strategic importance of the Tamu–Moreh and Rhi–Zokhawthar border trade posts in facilitating cross-border commerce. The Indian side reiterated its request for the early reopening of these land border points, while both sides underscored the need for developing an Integrated Check Post at Tamu to further improve trade efficiency.

Bilateral trade between India and Myanmar stood at $2.15 billion in 2024–25. Recognising the scope for further growth, both sides agreed on a shared objective to expand bilateral trade to $5 billion by 2030.

The two countries also reaffirmed their commitment to expediting the review of AITIGA to make it simpler, balanced and more trade-facilitative. It was agreed that regular communication would be maintained to ensure effective follow-up, with the next JTC meeting to be held in New Delhi.

The ninth meeting of the India–Myanmar Joint Trade Committee (JTC) was held in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar, with a focus on strengthening bilateral trade and deepening economic cooperation. The meeting was co-chaired by U Minn Minn, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Commerce of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, and Nitin Kumar Yadav, Additional Secretary, Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India.Representatives from relevant ministries and stakeholder departments from both countries participated in the discussions. The meeting covered a broad range of issues aimed at facilitating trade, including improving connectivity, enhancing market access, streamlining financial transactions, upgrading border infrastructure and reopening border trade posts. The two sides also discussed promoting the Rupee–Kyat trade settlement mechanism and maximising benefits under the ASEAN–India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA).The Myanmar side expressed appreciation for India’s continued open and supportive policy environment for Myanmar’s exports, particularly in pulses and beans. Both sides explored opportunities for expanding cooperation in key sectors such as textiles, transport and connectivity, capacity building, customs and border management, shipping, power, information and communication technology, MSMEs, health, pharmaceuticals and agriculture, highlighting the potential for long-term mutual gains.The meeting reaffirmed the strategic importance of the Tamu–Moreh and Rhi–Zokhawthar border trade posts in facilitating cross-border commerce. The Indian side reiterated its request for the early reopening of these land border points, while both sides underscored the need for developing an Integrated Check Post at Tamu to further improve trade efficiency.Bilateral trade between India and Myanmar stood at $2.15 billion in 2024–25. Recognising the scope for further growth, both sides agreed on a shared objective to expand bilateral trade to $5 billion by 2030.The two countries also reaffirmed their commitment to expediting the review of AITIGA to make it simpler, balanced and more trade-facilitative. It was agreed that regular communication would be maintained to ensure effective follow-up, with the next JTC meeting to be held in New Delhi.

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