Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Myanmar’s junta chief earlier Friday, with discussions focusing on India’s assistance in the aftermath of the recent earthquake. The Prime Minister assured Myanmar that India is ready to send additional aid if required. During the meeting, PM Modi also insisted on the restoration of democracy in Myanmar, underscoring India’s commitment to democratic values in the region.
Met Senior General Min Aung Hlaing of Myanmar on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok. Once again expressed condolences on the loss of lives and damage of property in the wake of the recent earthquake. India is doing whatever is possible to assist our sisters and… pic.twitter.com/Hwwv4VxSpi
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In a post on X, PM Modi wrote: “Met Senior General Min Aung Hlaing of Myanmar on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok. Once again expressed condolences on the loss of lives and damage of property in the wake of the recent earthquake. India is doing whatever is possible to assist our sisters and brothers of Myanmar in this critical time. We also discussed bilateral relations between India and Myanmar, particularly in sectors like connectivity, capacity building, infrastructure development and more.”
Following this, the Prime Minister met Bangladeshi Nobel laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus, where he reiterated the importance of democracy in Bangladesh. PM Modi spoke about fostering a positive and progressive relationship between the two neighboring countries, while also cautioning that any rhetoric that could disrupt bilateral ties should be avoided.
During the discussions, PM Modi strongly raised the issue of minority rights in Bangladesh, calling upon the Yunus administration to uphold its responsibility in safeguarding them. This marks the first time India has spoken so openly about elections in Bangladesh, signaling a shift in its diplomatic approach.
