India, Myanmar reaffirm their commitment to strengthen bilateral security

29 August, New Delhi

India and Myanmar have reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen bilateral security and defence cooperation, which is crucial for maintaining peace and stability along the long India-Myanmar border.

In a joint statement issued in New Delhi Monday , the two sides reaffirmed their shared commitment to fight the scourge of terrorism and insurgent activity in all its forms and manifestations. Both sides reiterated their commitment to continue practising the policy of not allowing any insurgent groups to use their soil for hostile activities against the other.

They emphasized the need for enhanced cooperation between security forces and border guarding agencies for securing peace, security and stability in the border area.The two sides agreed that Maritime Security Cooperation in the Bay of Bengal is vital for them.

Both sides agreed that an arrangement for supply of pulses from Myanmar to India would be in the mutual interest of Myanmar farmers and Indian consumers. They encouraged Indian companies to cooperate with Myanmar farmers in order to improve the quality of pulses production and thus ensure better marketability of the produce in India.

The President of Myanmar thanked India for the power supply that commenced from India across the Moreh-Tamu border on April 8, 2016. Both sides agreed that this is a small but critical step towards further integrating our countries and economies for the mutual benefit of the two peoples. The two sides agreed to further expand cooperation oil exploration and hydrocarbon sector.

Myanmar side has invited Indian companies to participate in competitive tender for petrochemical and petroleum products marketing infrastructure and setting up LPG terminals.