Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Myanmar's President U Min Aung Hlaing on Monday at Hyderabad House in New Delhi. The meeting took place as President U Min Aung Hlaing is on a four-day visit to India from May 30 to June 2 at the invitation of Prime Minister Modi.
This marks Min Aung Hlaing's first visit to India in his current capacity as President. He is accompanied by a high-level delegation comprising Cabinet ministers, senior officials, and prominent business leaders.
Prior to the meeting, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval called on the Myanmar President on Sunday. Official spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal, stated in a post on X, "NSA Shri Ajit Doval called on President U Min Aung Hlaing of Myanmar today."
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar had also called on the Myanmar President on Saturday and appreciated his positive approach towards strengthening bilateral relations. In a post on X, Jaishankar said, "Pleased to call on President U Min Aung Hlaing of Myanmar in New Delhi today. Appreciate his positive sentiment towards deepening our longstanding bilateral cooperation. Look forward to his meeting with PM Narendra Modi to advance our partnership for peace, progress and prosperity."
Min Aung Hlaing arrived in New Delhi after completing engagements in Bodh Gaya, Bihar. He visited the sacred Mahabodhi Temple, a key Buddhist pilgrimage site and UNESCO World Heritage Site. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal welcomed the visit, highlighting India's civilisational and spiritual ties with Myanmar.
Earlier, during a weekly press briefing on Friday, Jaiswal outlined the wide-ranging scope of the bilateral discussions expected during the visit, covering areas such as security, trade, investment, and connectivity.
