Myanmar military chief calls on PM Modi

New Delhi, July 29 (ANI): The visiting Myanmar commander-in-chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (July 29). National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar and Air Chief Marshall Arup Raha were also present during the meeting. A government release said Min Aung Hlaing appreciated India’s role as a reliable development partner for Myanmar. He also expressed his commitment to deepen defence and security engagement with India, including in the maritime security domain. Modi reiterated India’s commitment to strengthen bilateral relationship with Myanmar in all areas, including defence and security. Modi hailed Myanmar’s bid for a transition to a stable multi-party democracy in the coming elections. Min Aung Hlaing also extended an invitation of President U Thein Sein to Modi to visit Myanmar. Modi said he looked forward to visiting Myanmar at an early date. Modi also invited President U Thein Sein to visit India at the earliest. Prime Minister Modi also met the CEO of General Motors Mary T Barra later in the day.

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