Myanmar Assures India on Security Cooperation as Prime Minister Modi Holds Wide-Ranging Talks with President U Min Aung Hlaing

The high-level discussions focused on strengthening ties across multiple sectors, including trade, investment, defence cooperation, border management, development assistance, energy, healthcare, education and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence. Both leaders reviewed the progress of bilateral relations and explored opportunities to deepen cooperation in areas of mutual interest.

Briefing reporters after the meeting, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri stated that both countries reaffirmed the importance of preventing the misuse of their sovereign territories against each other's security interests. He said President U Min Aung Hlaing specifically reiterated Myanmar's commitment to ensuring that its territory would not be used for activities that could threaten India's security.

Myanmar shares a 1,640-kilometre border with India and remains a strategically significant neighbour, particularly for the northeastern states of Nagaland and Manipur. The security dimension of the relationship has gained increasing importance amid regional challenges and cross-border concerns.

The two leaders also exchanged views on the ongoing situation in Myanmar. During the discussions, Prime Minister Modi raised the issue of Aung San Suu Kyi in the context of the peace process in Myanmar. India reiterated its longstanding position in support of enduring peace, inclusivity and dialogue involving all stakeholders. New Delhi also reaffirmed its support for Myanmar's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

President U Min Aung Hlaing's visit marks his first trip to India since assuming office following Myanmar's parliamentary elections held between December 2025 and January 2026. He is accompanied by a high-level delegation that includes cabinet ministers, senior government officials and business leaders.

Earlier in the day, National Security Adviser Ajit Doval met the Myanmar president and held discussions on key aspects of bilateral cooperation. The engagement highlighted the growing importance of security and strategic coordination between the two neighbouring countries.

President U Min Aung Hlaing is currently on a five-day visit to India and is scheduled to travel to Mumbai on June 2, where he will hold meetings with business leaders and industry representatives to further strengthen economic engagement between the two nations.

Both sides described the visit as a reaffirmation of their commitment to strengthening the long-standing India-Myanmar partnership and promoting regional growth, stability and prosperity. The discussions underscored the importance of sustained cooperation between the two countries at a time of evolving geopolitical and security challenges in the region.