NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing at Hyderabad House in New Delhi; DD News reported.

Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal described the meeting as “deepening the bonds of friendship and cooperation.”

“PM Narendra Modi held wide-ranging discussions with President U Min Aung Hlaing of Myanmar on further deepening India-Myanmar bilateral ties,” Jaiswal said in a post on X.

He added that both sides agreed to advance partnership for peace, progress and prosperity and to further collaborate in areas of trade, investment, connectivity, development partnership, capacity building, security and border management.

During the meeting, PM Modi reiterated India’s commitment to supporting Myanmar as a trusted neighbour and reliable partner.

The Prime Minister conveyed that India remains Myanmar’s trusted neighbour, a reliable partner and steadfast first responder in times of crisis, in line with India’s Neighbourhood First, Act East and MAHASAGAR policies.

PM Modi also reaffirmed India’s readiness to support peace and dialogue in Myanmar, including by sharing federal governance and economic growth experiences.