Premier outlines economic corridor initiative

Integration with Myanmar, India, Bangladesh may transform region

Premier Li Keqiang firmed up plans for a landmark regional economic project that has the potential to transform the lives of 440 million people in its catchment area during a meeting with Myanmar's President U Thein Sein in Nay Pyi Taw on Friday.

The Bangladesh-China-India-Myanmar Economic Corridor would also see a major infrastructure drive for the project, which has the potential to revitalize the economies involved.