The 23rd National Level Meeting between India and Myanmar was held on 07-08 July 2026 in New Delhi. The Indian delegation was led by Shri Govind Mohan, Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of the Republic of India, while the Myanmar delegation was led by Major General Min Thu, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar.
Both countries reaffirmed the importance of their longstanding friendship and close partnership, with India underscoring that Myanmar occupies an important place in India's Neighbourhood First, Act East and MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions) policies.
The meeting featured comprehensive discussions on bilateral security cooperation, with progress review under bilateral dialogue mechanisms. Specific areas of cooperation discussed included combating transnational crimes such as terrorism, insurgency, narcotics trafficking, arms smuggling, human trafficking, wildlife trafficking, cybercrime and other forms of organised crime. Both sides agreed to enhance intelligence sharing and operational coordination, and undertake capacity-building initiatives to address shared security challenges effectively.
The two sides reviewed the prevailing security situation along the India-Myanmar border and reaffirmed the importance of maintaining peace, stability and security along the border. Myanmar provided assurance that its territory would not be permitted to be used against India's security interests.
Both nations emphasized the importance of working closely towards the completion of two major infrastructure projects: the Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport project and the India-Myanmar-Thailand trilateral highway.
The meeting concluded with both sides expressing satisfaction with the outcomes and agreeing to continue close engagement and cooperation on security matters through existing bilateral mechanisms, regular exchanges, training programmes and implementation of mutually agreed decisions.