PM Modi Discusses Trade and Border Security with Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing met on June 1, 2026, to discuss trade, connectivity, border stability, and defense. The talks centered on the 1,643 km shared border and regional cooperation. PM Modi holds talks with Myanmar President Aung Hlaing PM Narendra Modi held wide-ranging talks with Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing, focusing on trade, connectivity, border security and defence cooperation
Prime Minister Modi’s meeting with President Min Aung Hlaing focused on re-energizing long-standing connectivity projects such as the Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project and the India-Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral Highway. These initiatives are essential for maintaining India's influence as a land bridge to ASEAN nations.
Border security remains a persistent challenge, with the 1,643 km frontier requiring constant coordination to mitigate insurgent activity. The dialogue also touched on enhancing defense cooperation to ensure long-term stability in the region, aligning with India's broader 'Neighborhood First' and 'Act East' strategies.
- Key Discussion Areas: Trade, connectivity, security, and defense
- Geopolitical Context: Act East and Neighborhood First policies
- Shared Boundary: 1,643 km land border
Glossary
Neighborhood First Policy: An Indian foreign policy initiative that prioritizes ties with immediate neighbors to ensure regional peace and economic prosperity.
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