India-Myanmar Bilateral Relations

Assurance on Security Concerns

Myanmar's President, U Min Aung Hlaing, assured Prime Minister Narendra Modi that Myanmar's territory would not be used against India's security interests. This is crucial as India has longstanding concerns about Northeast insurgent groups operating from Myanmar.

• Myanmar has reiterated its commitment to ensuring its territory is not misused against India.
• Stability and peace in Myanmar are critical for India's security, especially along its 1,643-km border with Myanmar.

Peace Process and Political Inclusion

India emphasized the need for an inclusive peace process in Myanmar, involving all stakeholders, including detained Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi.

• Prime Minister Modi highlighted the importance of including all stakeholders in the dialogue for peace.
• India maintains its engagement on the principle of sustained dialogue, avoiding commentary on Myanmar's internal politics.

Defence and Security Cooperation

Discussions between the two nations also covered defense cooperation, with a focus on training, capacity building, and institution building.

• Both countries are working on mechanisms to enhance defense cooperation.

Connectivity Projects and Challenges

Key connectivity projects like the Kaladan multimodal transit transport project and India-Myanmar-Thailand trilateral highway project have faced delays due to security situations in Myanmar.

• India continues to push forward these projects by engaging with Myanmar authorities to ensure worker safety during conflicts.

Repatriation of Indian Citizens

India has successfully repatriated over 2,400 citizens from cyber scam compounds in Myanmar, with efforts ongoing for remaining individuals.

• Approximately 150 Indian citizens are still in these compounds, with ongoing efforts for their repatriation.

Educational Cooperation

Prime Minister Modi announced the enhancement of the Mekong Ganga ICCR scholarships for Myanmar students from 36 to 100 from 2026.

High-Level Meetings

President Min Aung Hlaing's visit included meetings with key Indian leaders such as President Droupadi Murmu, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval.