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Afghanistan and Myanmar

India, Afghanistan and Myanmar: the relationships, their agreements and their disputes.

India and Myanmar

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Mains

Myanmar is the only member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) that borders India, which makes it central to both Neighbourhood First and Act East.

  • The two countries share a 1,643 km land border with Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur and Mizoram, and a maritime boundary in the Bay of Bengal.
  • India's stakes are border security against insurgent groups and two connectivity projects: the Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project through Sittwe port to Mizoram, and the India Myanmar Thailand Trilateral Highway.
  • India has dealt with the military government since the 2021 coup, while sending humanitarian aid such as Operation Brahma after the 2025 earthquake.

What changed

  1. 1 Jun 2026Newnewly added

    • President Min Aung Hlaing made his first official visit to India since the 2021 coup, from 30 May to 3 June 2026.
    • Myanmar assured India that its territory would not be used against India's security interests.
    • The two sides discussed the Kaladan project and the Trilateral Highway, both delayed by the conflict in Myanmar, and critical minerals, of which Myanmar has large deposits in Kachin State.
    • On 16 June Min Aung Hlaing began a visit to China, a reminder that India competes with China for influence in Myanmar.

    Mains: Engaging Myanmar's military government serves India's border security and connectivity, but the conflict delays both projects and China competes for the same influence.

    The Hindu, 1 Jun 2026: PM Modi holds talks with Myanmar President Aung Hlaing (opens in a new tab) · The Hindu, 1 Jun 2026: Myanmar assures India its territory won't be used against New Delhi's security interests (opens in a new tab) · The Hindu, 16 Jun 2026: Xi meets Myanmar chief in Beijing (opens in a new tab)