Prime Minister Narendra Modi held wide-ranging discussions with Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Monday, 1 June 2026.
The talks were part of the Myanmarese leader’s four-day visit to India from 30 May to 2 June. A key outcome of the meeting was Myanmar’s assurance that it would take “everything necessary” to clamp down on Indian insurgent groups operating from its territory, ensuring they no longer pose a threat to India’s security.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri briefed the media following the meeting, stating that Prime Minister Modi directly raised the issue of cross-border insurgent activity. He emphasised that President Hlaing reiterated Myanmar’s sensitivity to India’s concerns and assured decisive action against insurgent groups.
This assurance is critical given the longstanding challenges posed by militant organisations using Myanmar’s border regions as safe havens.
Misri explained that discussions on Myanmar’s internal security covered two major aspects. The first was the ongoing fighting in peripheral regions between the Myanmar military and ethnic armed groups.
The second was the country’s effort to bring all ethnic organisations onto a single platform to advance the peace process. He noted that this process involves examining potential changes in Myanmar’s governance structure to build a broad national consensus, which could pave the way for long-term stability.
India’s interest in Myanmar’s stability was underscored during the briefing. Misri highlighted that peace in Myanmar is vital not only for the security of India’s Northeast and the safety of people living along the 1,643-kilometre-long border but also for India’s connectivity ambitions with Southeast Asia.
He further stressed that Myanmar’s stability is crucial for the coherence of ASEAN, where it plays a significant role as a large member state.
India reiterated its long-standing position that Myanmar’s challenges must be resolved internally through a Myanmar-led and Myanmar-owned process. Misri pointed out that India has consistently shared its experiences in constitutional governance and federalism, organising workshops and seminars to support Myanmar’s learning and dialogue. He noted that Myanmar looks to India as an example worth emulating, given India’s nearly eight decades of experience in federal governance.
Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Modi and President Hlaing engaged in comprehensive discussions aimed at deepening bilateral ties.
The talks covered security, connectivity, and broader cooperation, reflecting India’s strategic interest in strengthening relations with its eastern neighbour. The visit is seen as a significant step in reinforcing India-Myanmar ties at a time when regional stability and connectivity are of paramount importance.
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