President of Myanmar’s military-backed government visits India
The visit includes talks on security, trade and cultural ties as India maintains engagement with Myanmar despite Western sanctions and criticism.
- On Saturday, Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing arrived in Gaya, India, for a five-day official visit focused on strengthening bilateral ties in trade, connectivity, and border security.
- The visit marks Hlaing's first international trip since his election as president on April 3, following years of military rule after a 2021 coup ousted the democratically elected government.
- India shares a 1,643-kilometer border with Myanmar, making the neighboring nation central to New Delhi's 'Neighborhood First' and 'Act East' policies for security and defense cooperation.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host Hlaing for bilateral talks on June 1 in New Delhi, with the president also scheduled to visit Mumbai on Tuesday for industry interactions.
- Activist group Justice For Myanmar condemned India's decision, with spokesperson Yadanar Maung calling Hlaing a 'war criminal' and urging New Delhi to stop awarding legitimacy to the military-backed government.
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President of Myanmar’s military-backed government visits India
Myanmar’s state media says the leader of Myanmar’s military-backed government has embarked on an official visit to India, one of the country’s key regional partners.
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