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New Delhi
India and Myanmar on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on defence co-operation.
This was preeceded by talks between the two sides. The talks were aimed at enhancing defence co-operation, review joint exercises and training provided to Myanmar Defence Services, strengthen 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 to 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 co-operation with Myanmar in recent years.
