Creating a roadmap for exploring opportunities for collaboration between Indian and Myanmar to empower women entrepreneurs and generate sustainable livelihoods for women was discussed on an online webinar this week, according to the Economic Times.

The online event was organised by the FICCI Ladies Organization (FLO). It was organised in partnership with the Indian Embassy in Myanmar, India Myanmar Chamber of Commerce (IMCC) and Myanmar Women Entrepreneurs’ Association (MWEA).

Saurabh Kumar, High Comissioner of India to Myanmar and Sunil Seth, President of India Myanmar Chamber of Commerce talked about growing business opportunities between the two countries.

Both countries are currently in some form of lockdown due to the coronavirus but are looking to open up soon. 

The event was help in part because of the growing interaction between the two countries given Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Act East policy that focuses on the extended neighbourhood in the Asia-Pacific region.