Regional Perceptions of The Project
According to Om Prakash, an advisor in New Delhi: "It's an excellent step taken by ESCAP to gather all the Asian countries under one crown but the problem with this project is political disputes between some countries, notably Pakistan and Myanmar, which is delaying the project".
India views the project favourably since it would increase trade with its neighbours, especially Pakistan and Myanmar.
Sanjoy Hazarika of the Centre for North East Studies and Policy Research commented: ""The agreement between Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka and Thailand needs to be considered by India as an international link for trade, while retaining the presently designated AH route through Tamabil, Bangladesh, and Imphal, India." As well, he also stated: "Given its extensive geographical coverage and the recent move to integrate it with other means of transportation, the Asian Highway project requires collective effort and close collaboration among the Asian countries."
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