Shafaqna Pakistan: Myanmar’s President Min Aung Hlaing arrived in India on Saturday, marking his first foreign visit since assuming the role of civilian leader, for discussions with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
According to both governments, the former military chief is also expected to meet business representatives during his five-day stay.
India’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal described the visit as a “warm welcome,” sharing images on social media of Min Aung Hlaing arriving on a red carpet in the eastern state of Bihar.
His trip will begin with a visit to the Buddhist pilgrimage site of Bodh Gaya, where it is believed that the Buddha attained enlightenment.
“His visit reflects the strong spiritual, historical and people-to-people ties that bind our two countries and the depth of our ongoing cooperation,” Jaiswal said.
He will meet Prime Minister Modi and President Droupadi Murmu on Monday in New Delhi, India’s foreign ministry said, before travelling to the financial hub Mumbai.
“Both leaders will discuss how to strengthen ties further,” Jaiswal told reporters in New Delhi on Friday.
“There is also an important business component of the visit as to how two countries can strengthen their economic ties as well.”
Bilateral trade was $1.95 billion in 2025-2026, according to New Delhi.
Min Aung Hlaing was sworn in as Myanmar’s president in April, continuing his rule from a civilian post five years after snatching power in a military coup.
His swearing-in ceremony was attended by representatives from the neighbouring nations of China, India and Thailand as well as 20 other countries, according to parliamentary officials.
Source: Dawn News
