Context:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing during his visit to India. The discussions focused on strengthening cooperation in trade, rare earths, healthcare, connectivity, heritage restoration, maritime security and cyber security.
Explanation:
- Myanmar is India’s important eastern neighbour and shares a land border with Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur and Mizoram.
- It is crucial for India’s Act East Policy and Neighbourhood First Policy.
- Myanmar connects India with Southeast Asia and is important for regional connectivity.
- Key projects involving both countries include Kaladan Multimodal Transit Transport Project and India–Myanmar–Thailand Trilateral Highway.
- Myanmar is rich in natural resources, including rare earths, gas and minerals.
- Buddhism creates a strong civilisational link between India and Myanmar, especially through Bodh Gaya.
- Security cooperation is important due to insurgency, border management, narcotics trafficking and illegal migration concerns.
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India–Myanmar Relations