Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing arrives in India for a five-day visit aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation. Multiple outlets report that the trip begins with his arrival at Bodh Gaya in Bihar, where he visits the Mahabodhi temple, before traveling to Delhi for meetings with Indian leadership. The talks are expected to include Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with coverage describing the visit as focused on boosting ties across areas such as trade, connectivity, border security and defence. Indian officials welcome the president at the start of the trip, including mention of a greeting at the airport by Bihar Governor Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain (Retd). Reporting also notes that this is the Myanmar president’s first visit to India since he took office following parliamentary elections in Myanmar held in December and January. Some accounts contextualize the trip in terms of India’s broader regional engagement and efforts to deepen relations with a key partner, despite international scrutiny of Myanmar’s political transition. Separate coverage highlights that Modi extends a personal invitation for the visit.
Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing begins five-day India visit for expanded cooperation
Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing arrives in India for a five-day visit aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation. Multiple outlets report that the trip begins with his arrival at Bodh Gaya in Biha...
- Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing begins a five-day visit to India
- The visit starts in Bihar with a stop at the Mahabodhi temple in Bodh Gaya
- He is scheduled to hold talks in Delhi with Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- Indian officials say the discussions focus on trade, connectivity, border security and defence
- The trip is his first to India since assuming the presidency after Myanmar parliamentary elections in December and January
Min Aung Hlaing’s visit to India may help Delhi seal deals with the military-backed government. But it has angered pro-democracy forces in Myanmar.
2 months ago_ Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing’s first trip to India since being sworn in as president signals New Delhi’s recognition of the strongman’s political status as it seeks to counter mounting Chinese influence, according to analysts. The five-day visit, which began on Saturday at the personal invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is aimed at strengthening ties with one of Myanmar’s key regional partners. Despite Western sanctions imposed after the February 2021 coup, India has maintained...
2 months agoIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is hosting Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing’s first foreign trip since the former junta chief became president following a widely-criticized election.
2 months agoPresident Min Aung Hlaing begins a 5 day India visit, aiming to boost security, trade and connectivity ties as India seeks to counter China.
2 months agoMyanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing arrived in India on May 30 for a five-day visit focused on strengthening cooperation in trade, connectivity, border security and defence.
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