ASEAN India Deepening Economic Partnership in Mekong Region

Research and Information System for Developing Countries. The Mekong countries comprising Cambodia, Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR), Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam grew rapidly during the last decade. With the exception of the years of global financial crisis, magnitude of growth rates and duration are remarkable in Mekong history. Given a long historical and cultural link between India and Mekong countries, there are ample scopes for co-operation and so also potential gains. (jacket)