Min Aung Hlaing, who heads Myanmar’s military-backed government, is set to visit India for five days starting Saturday in a bid to strengthen bilateral ties. It will be his first foreign trip since his election as president by a parliament dominated by pro-military camps.
The visit was announced Thursday. India says a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled for Monday. The two are expected to discuss cooperation in a wide range of fields, including the economy and culture.
Myanmar’s military seized power in a coup in 2021. It held an election from December to January, calling it a step toward civilian rule. But many in the international community questioned the legitimacy of the vote, saying major pro-democracy parties were excluded from the process.
Observers say Min Aung Hlaing is hoping to bolster ties with neighboring India amid Myanmar’s international isolation.
India, meanwhile, is believed to be seeking closer ties with Myanmar as China’s economic influence grows in the country.
AloJapan.com