Myanmar assures India that its territory will not be used against India

Published 9 July 2026 · india

Myanmar has assured India that the former’s territory would not be permitted to be used against India’s security interests, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)

Myanmar has assured India that the former’s territory would not be permitted to be used against India’s security interests, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said on Wednesday (July 8, 2026) at the conclusion of the 23rd Level Meeting between India and Myanmar. Also read | Myanmar not to allow use of its territory by anti-India elements: President Min Aung Hlaing The two sides reviewed the prevailing security situation along the India-Myanmar border and reaffirmed the importance of maintaining peace, stability, and security along the India-Myanmar border.

Both sides underscored the importance of preventing the misuse of sovereign territory for activities inimical to their security interests. The Myanmar side assured that its territory would not be permitted to be used against India’s security interests, MHA said. The two sides shared the importance of working closely towards the completion of Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport project and the India-Myanmar-Thailand trilateral highway. They discussed cooperation in combating transnational crimes, including terrorism, insurgency, narcotics trafficking, arms smuggling, human trafficking, wildlife trafficking, cybercrime and other forms of organised crime.

They also agreed to enhance intelligence sharing and operational coordination, and undertake capacity-building initiatives to address shared security challenges effectively. The Indian delegation was led by Govind Mohan, Secretary, MHA and the Myanmar delegation was led by Major General Min Thu, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar. The meeting reaffirmed the importance attached by both countries to their longstanding friendship and close partnership and their shared commitment to further strengthen cooperation for the mutual benefit of the two countries.

The Indian side underscored that Myanmar occupies an important place in India’s Neighbourhood First, Act East and MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions) policies, MHA statement said. The two sides expressed satisfaction with the outcomes of the meeting and agreed to continue close engagement and cooperation on security matters among relevant agencies through existing bilateral mechanisms, regular exchanges, training programmes and implementation of mutually agreed decisions