Appreciating the cooperation in the areas of energy, they expressed satisfaction at the recent signing of a MoU on the development of Tamanthi and Shwezay Hydropower Projects on the Chindwin River in Myanmar. Other projects in the power sector include the renovation of the Tahtaychaung Hydropower Project, construction of transmission lines, replacement of transformers damaged during cyclone Nargis, supply of biomass gasifiers and solar lamps.

India also told Myanmar about waiving off the ban on wheat export to Myanmar for 950 tonnes. It also welcomed Myanmar joining SAARC as an Observer and its taking over BIMSTEC Chairmanship in 2009. Both countries expressed satisfaction at the close engagement between India and ASEAN.

There have been high-level visits from both sides this year, including that of the visit of Vice Senior General Maung Aye, Vice Chairman of State Peace and Development Council in April 2008 and Prime Minister of Myanmar General Thein Sein in November this year for the BISMTEC summit.