External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has emphasised on better connectivity between India and other member countries of the Mekong Ganga Cooperation (MGC) bloc for developing a vibrant economic growth corridor.&nbsp;<br />'' <br />'' The MGC, is a sub-regional cooperation organisation comprising India and five ASEAN countries, namely, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam. Addressing the 10th MGC Ministerial Meeting in the Thai capital Bangkok yesterday, Dr Jaishankar said, connectivity is a major focus area of cooperation for India.&nbsp;<br />'' <br />'' He said, New Delhi looks forward to the early completion of the India-Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral Highway and its extension to Cambodia, Lao PDR and Vietnam. During the meeting, the new MGC Plan of Action 2019-2022 was adopted that envisages project-based cooperation in various areas including tourism and culture, water resources management.<br />'' &nbsp;
News On AIR | August 3, 2019 2:11 PM
EAM S Jaishankar stresses on better connectivity between India, MGC countries to boost economic growth