Mekong-Ganga Co-operation and India’s Act East Policy - Hardcover

Swami, Anju; Swami, Manisha

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 8177084798 ISBN 13: 9788177084795

Publisher: New Century Publications, 2019

Synopsis

The Look East Policy which India unveiled in 1991 has now been superseded by Act East Policy which has ASEAN centrality as its core. The Mekong-Ganga Co-operation (MGC) is an initiative by six countries: India and five ASEAN countries, namely Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Myanmar, and Thailand for co-operation in tourism, culture, education, and transport and communications. It was launched in 2000 at Vientiane, Laos. Both the Mekong and Ganga are civilizational rivers, and the MGC initiative aims to facilitate closer contacts among the people inhabiting these two major river basins. The MGC is also indicative of the cultural and commercial linkages among the member countries of the MGC down the centuries. Economic ties between India and Mekong countries have been expanding rapidly. Development co-operation has facilitated the expansion of economic and cultural relations. MGC has scored impressive performance in breaking barriers through regional connectivity. Efforts have been made to strengthen the cultural and commercial relations. MGC offers immense trade and investment opportunities. The book provides a vivid account of the historical and contemporary relationship of India with member countries of MGC. It gives details of the Nine Ministerial Meetings of MGC held so far and various programmes of action to promote the stated objectives of this regional initiative.

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About the Author

Anju Swami did her B.A. (Hons.) Political Science, M.A. (Political Science) and M. Phil. from Rajasthan University. She held a Masters Degree in philosophy wherein she wrote thesis paper on Indian thinker Bal Gangadhar Tilak. She was appointed lecturer at Vir Balika College and later received a government placement as lecturer at Chimanpura College, Shahpura, Rajasthan. In addition to being an excellent orator, she also published several articles on international politics. Manisha Swami is currently pursuing masters in social work from International College for Girls, Jaipur, Rajasthan. She is associated with several non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and has done notable work for empowerment of women and slum children.

Edition details

• Publisher: New Century Publications
• Publication date: 2019
• ISBN 10: 8177084798
• ISBN 13: 9788177084795
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 170