India-Myanmar Joint Statement on Presidential Visit
Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing conducted an official visit to India from May 30 to June 3, 2026, at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The delegation included Union Ministers for President's Office, Foreign Affairs, Finance & Revenue, Agriculture, Livestock & Irrigation, and Industry & MSME Business Development, along with the Governor of the Central Bank of Myanmar. A business delegation representing agriculture, pharmaceuticals, energy, banking, construction, IT, communications, trading, and logistics sectors accompanied the official party.
The two leaders held talks on June 1, 2026, reviewing bilateral, regional, and global issues while charting future relationship directions. The visit included spiritual engagements at Bodh Gaya's Mahabodhi Temple, Mahabodhi Meditation Centre, and Sujata Temple, highlighting enduring Buddhist ties between the nations.
Key economic outcomes included the India-Myanmar Business Conclave jointly organized by UMFCCI and CII, where business heads discussed expanding bilateral trade. The President toured NTPC Energy Technology Research Alliance (NETRA) complex to observe advanced R&D in clean energy innovation, energy efficiency, renewable integration, and grid resilience.
Substantive agreements were reached on multiple fronts: India will increase Mekong Ganga ICCR scholarships for Myanmar students from 36 to 100 annually starting 2026. Both nations committed to enhancing bilateral trade through the Rupee-Kyat settlement mechanism, noting steady growth in transaction volumes since its operationalization in May 2024. Specific sectors identified for closer cooperation include agro-processing, petroleum, energy, and mining sectors, operating within respective national laws.
Infrastructure connectivity received significant emphasis, with both sides prioritizing completion of the Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport project and the India-Myanmar-Thailand trilateral highway to foster regional economic linkages and shared prosperity.
On security matters, India reaffirmed support for Myanmar's sovereignty and territorial integrity. Myanmar provided assurance that its territory would not be permitted for activities against India's security interests, with both sides committing to prevent misuse of sovereign territory for inimical activities. India expressed support for Myanmar-led efforts toward peace, stability, national reconciliation, and socio-economic development.
The visit concluded with an invitation extended to Prime Minister Modi to visit Myanmar at mutually convenient dates, reaffirming the long-standing friendship and close partnership between the two nations.