Border, peace, democracy: Myanmar president's India visit is closely watched
Summary
Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing visited India for five days, meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss trade, border security, and peace. This is his first trip abroad after becoming president in April, and the visit is closely watched due to Myanmar’s ongoing conflict and political situation following a military coup in 2021.Key Facts
- Myanmar and India share a 1,643 km (1,021-mile) border, affecting security and trade in India’s northeast.
- Min Aung Hlaing led a military coup in Myanmar in February 2021, removing the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi.
- The coup sparked nationwide protests and a civil war that has killed thousands and displaced millions in Myanmar.
- Many refugees from Myanmar’s conflict have fled to India’s northeast states like Mizoram and Manipur.
- Myanmar held elections in late 2025 and early 2026, widely criticized as unfair and favoring military-backed candidates.
- Min Aung Hlaing was elected president in April 2026, in a parliament dominated by military loyalists.
- Modi and Min Aung Hlaing discussed democracy, peace, and security during the visit. India supports a peaceful and inclusive process in Myanmar.
- Both leaders agreed to prevent the use of Myanmar’s territory for activities harmful to either country’s security.
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