PM Modi holds talks with Myanmar President Aung Hlaing at Delhi's Hyderabad House

Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in extensive discussions with Myanmar's President U Min Aung Hlaing in New Delhi, aiming to strengthen the strategic partnership between the two nations. The talks centered on key areas of mutual interest, including boosting bilateral cooperation in trade, enhancing connectivity, reinforcing border security, and deepening defense ties.

President Aung Hlaing is currently undertaking a five-day visit to India, a trip that follows his assumption of the presidency less than two months prior, subsequent to Myanmar's parliamentary elections. These elections were held after years of protests against the military junta that seized power in a coup on February 1, 2021, overthrowing the democratically elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi.

Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, highlighted the significance of the meeting on social media, stating, "Deepening the bonds of friendship and cooperation. PM @narendramodi greets President U Min Aung Hlaing of Myanmar upon his arrival at the Hyderabad House for bilateral talks."

Myanmar holds strategic importance for India, sharing a lengthy 1,640-km border with several northeastern Indian states, including the militancy-affected regions of Nagaland and Manipur. National Security Advisor Ajit Doval also met with Aung Hlaing on Sunday to discuss critical bilateral issues.

The Myanmar president is accompanied by a high-level delegation, comprising several cabinet ministers, senior officials, and business leaders. Aung Hlaing was initially slated to attend the International Big Cat Alliance Summit on June 1, but the event has been deferred. He is also scheduled to visit Mumbai on June 2 for business and industry interactions and site visits.

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Deepening the bonds of friendship and cooperation. PM @narendramodi greets President U Min Aung Hlaing of Myanmar upon his arrival at the Hyderabad House for bilateral talks.