- Mining project in Monywa is a joint venture between a military-controlled holding company and China’s Wanbao Mining Copper Ltd., a subsidiary of NORINCO, a Chinese weapons manufacturer.Protestors wanted it to be halted.
India and Myanmar
- India and Myanmar organized the 18th National Level Meeting in New Delhi.
India reiterated its commitment to bolster the cooperation b/w the two nations to eliminate the link b/w the drug trade, arms smuggling and extremism/terrorism. - Both countries expressed satisfaction over opening of a third Border Liaison Office (BLO) b/w Changlang, India and Pangsau, Myanmar.
