NSA Ajit Doval meets Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing to discuss bilateral ties

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval met Myanmar's President U Min Aung Hlaing in New Delhi to discuss key issues related to bilateral ties. President Hlaing is on a five-day visit to India and is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi to enhance cooperation in trade, connectivity, border security, and defence. This visit follows his assumption of the presidency after parliamentary elections in Myanmar. Myanmar is a strategic neighbour, sharing a 1,640-kilometre border with northeastern Indian states, including Nagaland and Manipur, and is crucial for regional stability and security.

Key Points

  • NSA Ajit Doval met Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing in New Delhi.
  • President Hlaing is on a five-day visit to India, with talks scheduled with PM Modi.
  • Discussions will focus on trade, connectivity, border security, and defence cooperation.
  • Myanmar is a strategic neighbour, sharing a 1,640-km border with India's northeastern states.
  • The visit aims to deepen bilateral ties and cooperation following Myanmar's recent parliamentary elections.

Exam Facts

  • India's NSA: Ajit Doval.
  • Myanmar's President: U Min Aung Hlaing.
  • Myanmar shares a 1,640-kilometre border with India.
  • Indian states bordering Myanmar: Nagaland, Manipur.

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All current affairs of 1 June 2026