Monday 15 July 2013

Myanmar discusses with Thailand to open new border trade center

Myanmar is in discussion with Thai government about opening a new border trade center in Kayin State bordering Thailand, according to Zaw Min, the chief minister for Kayin State.

The center will be located at Phayar Thonesu (Three Pagodas Pass), a border area in Kyarinn Seikkyi Township in the Kayin State.


"It's still now in the phase of discussion. The issues such as border security and national boundary are also being discussed as the first step," Zaw Min added.

Myanmar had four border trade centers in towns such as Myawaddy, Kawthaung, Tachileik and Myeik along its 1300-mile long border with Thailand. Two new centers in Mawtaung and Hteekhee have been opened recently.

The Phayar Thonesu would be the seventh center when officially opened, and another trade center is also under official negotiation to open in Thailand's side bordering Myanmar's Kayar State, according to officials.

Myanmar has also border trade centers in towns such as Muse, Lweje and Laiza at the border with China.

source: Eleven Myanmar

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