During discussions with Myanmar's military ruler-turned-President U Min Aung Hlaing in New Delhi on June 1, Prime Minister Modi described Myanmar as a land at the intersection of India’s Neighbourhood First, Act East and MAHASAGAR policies.
On security matters, Prime Minister Modi reaffirmed India’s support for Myanmar’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Myanmar shares a 1,643 km land border with four northeastern Indian states: Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, and Mizoram.
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"Had a productive meeting with President U Min Aung Hlaing of Myanmar. We in India are honoured that he has chosen India for his first foreign visit as President.
"Equally gladdening is the fact that he began the visit from Bodh Gaya, with the blessings of Lord Buddha. We reviewed the full range of India-Myanmar relations. Myanmar is vital to India’s policies of ‘Neighbourhood First’, ‘Act East’ and Indo-Pacific."
Both the leaders emphasized the importance of strengthening cooperation in defence and security, border management, economic engagement, development assistance and people-to-people exchanges.
The two sides underscored the significance of improving regional connectivity and agreed on the need to expedite key infrastructure initiatives, including the Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project and the India-Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral Highway.
In a boost to educational cooperation, India announced that the number of Mekong Ganga ICCR scholarships available to Myanmar students would increase from 36 to 100 beginning in 2026. They agreed to enhance bilateral trade through mechanisms such as the Rupee-Kyat settlement system, noting the steady growth in transactions since its introduction in 2024.
They also expressed support for greater investment and cooperation in sectors including agro-processing, petroleum, energy and mining.
Connectivity, Security Take Centre Stage in India-Myanmar Summit Talks
Modi and the visiting dignitary reaffirmed commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation across trade, connectivity, security, development and cultural exchanges.
President U Min Aung Hlaing was on a five-day official visit to India from May 30 to June 3 at the invitation of Prime Minister Modi. He was accompanied by senior ministers, including those handling foreign affairs, finance, agriculture, industry and the President’s Office, along with a business delegation representing sectors such as agriculture, pharmaceuticals, energy, banking, construction, information technology and logistics.
A joint statement issued following the talks said the two leaders reviewed bilateral, regional and global issues of mutual interest and charted the future course of India-Myanmar relations.
PM Modi hosted a luncheon in honour of the visiting dignitary, while President Droupadi Murmu also received the Myanmar President.
External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and National Security Adviser Ajit Doval separately called on the visiting leader.
The visit commenced with President Min Aung Hlaing’s pilgrimage to the revered Buddhist sites of Bodh Gaya, including the Mahabodhi Temple, Mahabodhi Meditation Centre and Sujata Temple, highlighting the enduring spiritual and cultural bonds between the two countries.
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| Myanmar president at Bodh Gaya |
Both sides stressed the importance of preventing the use of their territories for activities detrimental to each other’s security interests.
President Min Aung Hlaing reiterated Myanmar’s assurance that its territory would not be used against India’s security interests.
Prime Minister Modi also expressed support for Myanmar-led efforts aimed at achieving peace, stability, national reconciliation and socio-economic development, while offering continued assistance based on mutual respect and longstanding friendship.
President Min Aung Hlaing also extended an invitation to Prime Minister Modi to visit Myanmar at a mutually convenient date.
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| Blogger at Mizoram-Myanmar border - Jan 2026 |
China has already gained control of rare earth provinces in Shan Region of Myanmar. .... the area is under influence of the Rebel Forces and the Myanmar Junta has no stake/control there. China is believed to have made inroads into Rebel Groups to ensure seamless supply of rare earth . - Subir Purkayastha, Dhanbad
ReplyDeleteIndia is late and China is unlikely to cede space. - Jagdeep Meena, Jaipur
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