India and Myanmar have agreed to work towards the operationalization of the Sittwe port in the Rakhine state in the first quarter of 2021.

It was announced after the conclusion of the two-day visit of Indian Army Chief and Indian Foreign Secretary to Myanmar.
The progress in the ongoing Indian-assisted infrastructure projects was also discussed.
India also announced a grant of $2 million Dollars for the construction of the border haat bridge at Byanyu/Sarsichauk in Chin State.
The haat will provide increased economic connectivity between Mizoram and Myanmar.
Sittwe port
- It is situated at the mouth of the Kaladan River.
- It is being financed by India as a part of the Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project.
- Aim of the project: To develop transport infrastructure in southwestern Myanmar and north-eastern India.