PM Narendra Modi arrived in Delhi today after a successful two nation visit.
PM Narendra Modi today arrived in Delhi after his two nation day to China and Myanmar. During his visit he attended the two-day BRICS Summit in Xiamen. Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Myanmar's capital Naypyidaw on Wednesday. He met Myanmar President Htin Kyaw. According to officials, the two discussed the issue of rising violence in Myanmar's western state of Rakhine. PM Modi also pushed for greater progress on Indian infrastructure projects. Keeping his promise of 'Act East' policy, it was PM Modi's first bilateral visit to Myanmar where he cemented ties, especially with China strengthening its influence on the country. Foreign Ministry official Sripriya Ranganathan had said earlier that the best way to reduce tension in Rakhine is through development efforts, such as the Kaladan transport project there. PM Modi met Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi and visited the heritage city of Bagan and a Hindu temple. He also spoke about a trilateral highway project connecting India's northeast with Myanmar and Thailand.
Here are the highlights of PM Modi's visit two nation visit:
PM Modi to took twitter to thank the Myanmar government.
He tweeted:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi concludes his visit to Myanmar. He leaves for New Delhi from Yangon.
PM Modi layed wreath to pay homage to the Martyrs at Martyrs' Mausoleum in Yangon, Myanmar.
PM Modi also planted a sapling at the Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon.
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PM Narendra Modi visits 2500 yrs old Shwedagon Pagoda, considerd to be the pinnacle of Myanmar's cultural heritage.
Deepening India and Myanmar's Historical Ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who landed in Myanmar's capital Naypyidaw today, was welcomed by that country's President Htin Kyaw. PM Modi is pushing India's "Act East" and "Neighbourhood First" policies for economic growth and stability in the region. Both leaders met and discussed steps to deepen India and Myanmar's historical relationship.
PM Modi To Meet Aung San Suu Kyi Tomorrow
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who arrived in Myanmar's capital Naypyidaw today, will hold wide-ranging talks with Myanmar's State Counsellor and de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Wednesday, news agency PTI reported. PM Modi is expected to raise the issue of the exodus of the ethnic Rohingyas into neighbouring countries. India is also concerned about Rohingya immigrants in the country, and has been considering to deport them. Some 40,000 Rohingyas are said to be staying illegally in India, PTI reported.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is welcomed by Myanmar President Htin Kyaw before both inspect the guard of honour in Myanmar's capital Naypyidaw today. Both leaders will discuss a range of issues, from bilateral ties to trade.
PM Modi Meets Myanmar President
Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets with Myanmar President Htin Kyaw in Naypyidaw today. The two would discuss the issue of rising violence in Myanmar's western state of Rakhine, apart from bilateral issues. Officials said PM Modi will also discuss trade and economic cooperation with Myanmar's head of state.
PM Modi To Review Bilateral Ties With Myanmar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who reached Myanmar's capital Naypyitaw today, will look at strengthening existing cooperation in areas of security and counter-terrorism, trade and investment, infrastructure and energy, and culture. PM Modi had said he hoped his visit will help in charting a roadmap for closer cooperation between the two countries. Both countries will review developments in bilateral ties with a focus on "extensive" programme of development cooperation and socio-economic assistance that India is undertaking in Myanmar, PM Modi had said before he left India.
PM Modi arrives in Myanmar (ANI Image)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Nay Pyi Taw (Myanmar) on a two-day visit: news agency ANI
PM Modi will also discuss a trilateral highway project connecting India's northeast with Myanmar and Thailand.
In his three-day visit, PM Modi will meet Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi and visit heritage city of Bagan along with a visit to a Hindu temple.
PM Modi begins his first bilateral visit to Nay Pyi Taw (Myanmar)
Since August 25 nearly 90,000 villagers have evacuated to Bangladesh after a military counter-offensive against insurgents killed at least 400 people.
According to Indian foreign ministry official Sripriya Ranganathan, the best way to reduce tension in Rakhine is through development efforts, such as the Kaladan transport project there.
India seeks to boost economic ties with the resource-rich Myanmar, with which it shares a 1,600-km (1,000-mile) border.
PM Narendra Modi will discuss the rising violence in Myanmar's western Rakhine state and push for greater progress on long-running Indian infrastructure projects, officials said.
As PM Modi concludes BRICS Summit in China, he leaves for the first bilateral visit to Myanmar. He will arrive at the capital city of Naypyidaw and meet President Htin Kyaw on a three-day visit.