AMN / NEW DELHI
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that Myanmar is a key pillar of India’s Act East Policy. Interacting with the Commander-in-Chief of the Myanmar Defence Services, Sr. Gen. U Min Aung Hliang who called on him in New Delhi on Friday, Mr Modi expressed his firm commitment to strengthen the bilateral relationship with Myanmar in all areas. The Prime Minister also appreciated the close cooperation between the Armed forces of India and Myanmar.
Mr Hliang briefed the Prime Minister about bilateral defence and security cooperation. Condemning the recent terrorist attack on pilgrims of Amarnath Yatra, Senior en. U Min Aung Hliang expressed his sincere condolences for the victims of the attack.
Mr Narendra Modi conveyed his condolences at the loss of lives of Myanmar armed forces personnel and their families in the tragic air crash last month.
Myanmar military chief meets Arun Jaitley, stresses on deepen security ties
Gen U Min Aung Hlaing on Friday also called on Defence Minister Arun Jaitley and held extensive talks with the Army and Naval chiefs and explored ways to deepen security ties between the two countries, an official said. A range of issues, including expanding cooperation between armed forces of the two countries, were discussed in the meeting between Jaitley and Gen Hlaing, who is commander-in-chief of the Myanmar Defence Services.
Various operational matters, including enhancing cooperation between security forces of the two countries along the India-Myanmar border, were discussed in talks Army Chief General Bipin Rawat had with the Myanmarese general, the official said on condition of anonymity as he was not authorised to speak to the media. The two generals are also understood to have discussed regional security scenario and ways to effectively combat terrorism. Gen Rawat had visited Myanmar in May.