Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold discussions with Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing in New Delhi today. The talks will be held on further strengthening the historical and civilisational ties between the two countries.

 

The entire gamut of relations between Myanmar and India, including security and connectivity, will come up for discussion during the talks. National Security Advisor Ajit Doval called on the visiting dignitary in New Delhi yesterday evening. President U Min Aung Hlaing also addressed Myanmar-India Business Forum.

 

 

The Myanmar President arrived in Gaya, Bihar, on Saturday on a five day visit to India. He is being accompanied by a high-level delegation comprising several Cabinet Ministers, senior officials and business leaders. This is his first visit to India in his current capacity. The Myanmar President will also travel to Mumbai tomorrow for business and industry interactions and site visits.

 

The President of Myanmar will meet President Droupadi Murmu today evening at Rashtrapati Bhavan. He is also scheduled to visit to the Light and the Lotus: Relics of the awakened one Exhibition at Rai Pithora Cultural Complex in the national capital.

 

The exhibhition is showcasing the revered Sacred Piprahwa Relics associated with Gautama Buddha along with significant associated antiquities. Myanmar lies at the confluence of India’s Neighborhood First, Act East and MAHASAGAR policies. The official visit of President U Min Aung Hlaing to India is expected to further strengthen and deepen the multi-faceted relations between the two countries.