Defence Secretary visits Myanmar; Discusses matters relating to India’s security with the country’s senior leadership
New Delhi, July 1. Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane paid an official visit to Myanmar from June 30 to July 1. He called on Chairman, State Administrative Council Senior General Min Aung Hlaingin Nay Pyi Taw. The Defence Secretary also called on Defence Minister of Myanmar Gen (Retd.) Mya Tun Ooand held meetings with Commander-in-Chief, Myanmar NavyAdmiral Moe Aung and Chief of Defence Industries Lt Gen Khan Myint Than.
The visit provided an opportunity to raise matters relating to India’s security with senior leadership of Myanmar. During the meetings, the two sides discussed issues related to maintenance of tranquillity in the border areas, illegal trans-border movements and transnational crimes such as drug trafficking and smuggling. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to ensure that their respective territories would not be allowed to be used for any activities inimical to the other.
India shares an approximately 1,700-km long border with Myanmar. Any developments in that country have a direct impact on India’s bordering regions. Peace & stability in Myanmar and well-being of its people, therefore, remain of utmost importance to India.
