Myanmar Pledges Not to Allow Its Territory for Anti-India Activities, MHA Says
Myanmar has assured India that its territory will not be used against Indian security interests, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said on Wednesday at the conclusion of the 23rd National Level Meeting between the two countries.
The two sides reviewed the prevailing security situation along the India-Myanmar border and reaffirmed the importance of maintaining peace, stability, and security. Both sides stressed the need to prevent the misuse of sovereign territory for activities detrimental to their security interests. The Myanmar side specifically assured that its territory would not be permitted to be used against India's security interests, the MHA stated.
The meeting also covered progress on key infrastructure projects, including the Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport project and the India-Myanmar-Thailand trilateral highway. Both sides emphasised working closely towards their completion.
Cooperation in combating transnational crimes was a major focus, with discussions on terrorism, insurgency, narcotics trafficking, arms smuggling, human trafficking, wildlife trafficking, cybercrime, and other organised crimes. The two sides agreed to enhance intelligence sharing and operational coordination, as well as undertake capacity-building initiatives to address shared security challenges effectively.
The Indian delegation was led by Govind Mohan, Secretary, MHA, while the Myanmar delegation was led by Major General Min Thu, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar.
The meeting reaffirmed the longstanding friendship and close partnership between the two countries and their shared commitment to further strengthen cooperation for mutual benefit. The Indian side underscored that Myanmar occupies an important place in India's Neighbourhood First, Act East, and MAHASAGAR policies, the MHA statement said.
Both sides expressed satisfaction with the outcomes and agreed to continue close engagement and cooperation on security matters through existing bilateral mechanisms, regular exchanges, training programmes, and implementation of mutually agreed decisions.
