PM Modi, Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing discuss trade, border security and defence cooperation

PM Narendra Modi during a meeting with Myanmar’s President U Min Aung Hlaing in New Delhi. PIC/PTI

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held wide-ranging talks with Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing focusing on boosting bilateral cooperation in trade, connectivity, border security and defence.

Aung Hlaing visit to India comes less than two months after he became the president following Myanmar's parliamentary elections. During the talks, Hlaing assured PM Modi that Myanmarese territory would not be allowed to be used against India's security interests.

The talks between the two sides focused on bilateral issues, including trade and economic ties, defence and security related issues, border management, development assistance as well as the regional situation.

Both sides expressed interest in forging closer cooperation, particularly in areas of trade and investment, health, education, energy, and critical technologies like artificial intelligence.

The two leaders also underscored the importance of preventing the misuse of sovereign territory for activities inimical to their security interests.

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