Tribune News Service

New Delhi, July 29

India and Myanmar today signed a Memorandum of Understanding on defence co-operation.

This was preceded by talks between the two sides. The talks were aimed at enhancing defence cooperation, reviewing joint exercises and training provided to Myanmar Defence Services, strengthening maritime security by joint surveillance and capacity building, medical co-operation, pollution response and for developing new infrastructure.

Minister of State for Defence Shripad Yesso Naik held talks with Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services (CDS) Myanmar.

The visiting military commander is on an eight-day visit to India (July 25-August 2). Earlier, he paid homage at the National War Memorial.

Myanmar is a key pillar of India’s Act East Policy towards prioritising relations with its East Asian neighbours. India has steadily increased defence cooperation with Myanmar in recent years.