Myanmar won’t allow misuse of its land against India, says MHA

India and Myanmar have jointly pledged to maintain peace and stability along their shared border, vowing to prevent the misuse of their respective territories for activities detrimental to each other's security interests. This commitment was solidified during a two-day meeting held on July 7-8, involving high-ranking officials from both nations.

Led by India's Union home secretary Govind Mohan and Myanmar's deputy home minister Major General Min Thu, the discussions focused on the prevailing security situation along the India-Myanmar border. Both sides underscored the critical importance of ensuring that neither country's sovereign territory is exploited for hostile purposes against the other. The Myanmar delegation provided a firm assurance that its territory would not be permitted to be used in ways that compromise India's security interests.

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Both sides underscored the importance of preventing the misuse of sovereign territory for activities inimical to their security interests.

The meeting also served as a platform to reaffirm the deep-rooted, long-standing friendship and close partnership that exists between India and Myanmar. This relationship was highlighted as a key factor in maintaining peace, stability, and security across the border region. The collaborative approach signals a shared understanding of the challenges and a mutual desire to foster a secure and cooperative environment.

This high-level dialogue underscores the strategic importance both nations place on their bilateral relationship and border management. By addressing security concerns proactively and reaffirming their mutual trust, India and Myanmar aim to strengthen their cooperation and ensure the continued peace and stability of their border areas.

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The Myanmar side assured that its territory would not be permitted to be used against India’s security interests.