**Executive Summary**
The 9th Meeting of the India-Myanmar Joint Trade Committee (JTC) was held in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar. The meeting focused on enhancing connectivity, trade facilitation, AITIGA implementation, and expanding bilateral trade. Both sides aim to increase trade to USD 5 billion by 2030, building on the current USD 2.15 billion. The next JTC meeting will be held in New Delhi.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Bilateral Trade and Goals:**
* Bilateral trade between India and Myanmar reached USD 2.15 billion during 2024-25.
* Both sides agreed on a shared vision to scale bilateral trade to USD 5 billion by 2030.
* **Areas of Discussion and Cooperation:**
* Improving connectivity.
* Expanding market access.
* Streamlining financial transactions.
* Upgrading border infrastructure.
* Re-opening border trade posts.
* Promoting the Rupee-Kyat trade settlement mechanism.
* Maximizing the benefits of the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA).
* Potential sectors for mutual growth include: Textiles, Transport and Connectivity, Capacity Building, Customs and Border Management, Shipping, Power, ICT, MSMEs, Health, Pharmaceuticals, and Agriculture.
* **Border Trade Posts:**
* Reaffirmed the strategic importance of the Tamu-Moreh and Rhi-Zokhawthar border trade posts.
* The Indian side reiterated its request for the early reopening of these land border points.
* Underscored the need for developing a corresponding Integrated Check Post at Tamu.
* **AITIGA Review:**
* Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to the expeditious completion of the review of AITIGA to make it simpler, balanced, mutually beneficial, and more trade-facilitative.
* **Communication and Follow-up:**
* Both sides agreed to strengthen cooperation across all discussed areas.
* Both sides agreed to maintain regular communication among relevant agencies to ensure effective follow-up actions.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Government of India**
* **Impact:** Needs to address concerns regarding border trade posts, particularly the reopening of land border points and the development of an Integrated Check Post at Tamu. Must also be involved in the AITIGA review process.
* **Action Required:** Expedite the reopening of border trade posts, develop the Integrated Check Post at Tamu, and actively participate in the AITIGA review.
**Stakeholder: Government of Myanmar**
* **Impact:** Needs to continue maintaining an open and supportive policy environment for Myanmar's exports. Must also be involved in the AITIGA review process.
* **Action Required:** Maintain supportive policies for exports and actively participate in the AITIGA review.
**Stakeholder: Businesses in India and Myanmar**
* **Impact:** Increased trade opportunities and potential for growth due to enhanced cooperation in various sectors. A simpler and more balanced AITIGA can facilitate easier trade.
* **Action Required:** Explore opportunities for collaboration and trade in identified sectors and familiarize themselves with any changes resulting from the AITIGA review.
**Stakeholder: Relevant Agencies of India and Myanmar**
* **Impact:** Must ensure effective follow-up actions on the decisions made during the meeting.
* **Action Required:** Maintain regular communication and implement agreed-upon initiatives.
Key Entities Referenced
ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA): A trade agreement between ASEAN countries and India, which is being reviewed to be made simpler, balanced, and more trade-facilitative.
India-Myanmar Joint Trade Committee (JTC): A bilateral committee between India and Myanmar to discuss and improve trade relations, connectivity, and trade facilitation.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry: The ministry responsible for handling India's international trade relations, represented in the India-Myanmar JTC meeting.
Nay Pyi Taw: The location where the 9th meeting of the India-Myanmar Joint Trade Committee was held.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
9th Meeting of India–Myanmar Joint Trade
Committee Held in Nay Pyi Taw
India–Myanmar JTC Reviews Connectivity, Trade Facilitation
and AITIGA Implementation
India–Myanmar Trade Touches USD 2.15 Billion; Both Sides
Aim for USD 5 Billion by 2030
प्रव तथ: 21 JAN 2026 6:46PM by PIB Delhi
The Ninth Meeting of the India–Myanmar Joint Trade Committee (JTC) was held today in Nay Pyi Taw,
Myanmar. The meeting was co-chaired by Deputy Minister, Ministry of Commerce of the Republic of the
Union of Myanmar U Minn Minn and Additional Secretary, Department of Commerce, Ministry of
Commerce and Industry, Government of India Shri Nitin Kumar Yadav. Representatives from concerned
stakeholder Ministries of both sides also participated in the meeting.
The meeting deliberated on a wide range of issues, including improving connectivity, expanding market
access, streamlining financial transactions, upgrading border infrastructure, re-opening border trade posts,
promoting the Rupee–Kyat trade settlement mechanism, and maximizing the benefits of the ASEAN–
India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA). The Myanmar side expressed its appreciation to the
Government of India for maintaining an open and supportive policy environment for Myanmar’s exports,
particularly in the pulses and beans sector.
Discussions were also held on potential areas of cooperation to drive mutual growth, with emphasis on
sectors such as Textiles, Transport and Connectivity, Capacity Building, Customs and Border
Management, Shipping, Power, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Micro, Small and
Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), Health, Pharmaceuticals, and Agriculture. Both sides emphasized that
enhanced cooperation in these areas could yield sustained long-term gains and strengthen the framework
of mutual support and collaboration.
The meeting reaffirmed the strategic importance of the Tamu–Moreh and Rhi–Zokhawthar border trade
posts in facilitating cross-border trade. The Indian side reiterated its request for the early reopening of
these land border points. Both sides also underscored the need for developing a corresponding Integrated
Check Post at Tamu to further enhance trade efficiency.
Bilateral trade between India and Myanmar reached USD 2.15 billion during 2024–25, reflecting a strong
and positive growth trajectory. Recognizing the significant potential for further expansion, both sides
agreed on a shared vision to scale bilateral trade to USD 5 billion by 2030.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to the expeditious completion of the review of the ASEAN–India
Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA), with a view to making it simpler, balanced, mutually beneficial,
and more trade-facilitative. They also agreed to strengthen cooperation across all discussed areas and tomaintain regular communication among relevant agencies to ensure effective follow-up actions.
The next meeting of the India–Myanmar Joint Trade Committee (JTC) will be held in New Delhi.
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