Aizawl, Sep 2 (IANS) The centre would provide all help to boost border trade between the country's northeastern region and Southeast Asia, said union Commerce Minister of State Jairam Ramesh Saturday here.

"The centre has promised all possible assistance to the northeastern states by improving infrastructure, including roads along the borders to boost trade between the region and the neighbouring countries," the minister told reporters here.

In June, the commerce ministry offered airfreight assistance for perishable products meant for exports from the northeast with 90 percent subsidy up to Bagdogra and Kolkata and 50 percent concessions up to Delhi and Mumbai.

The government had earlier announced a Rs.40 million grant to develop the land customs station at Zokhawtar in Mizoram to facilitate border trade with Myanmar. The Border Roads Organisation is executing the project.

"Another Rs.20.5 million has been sanctioned for developing infrastructure facilities at Demagiri to promote border trade with Bangladesh," the minister said.