India’s policy on Myanmar will be pragmatic, says official
India is set to adopt a pragmatic approach towards Myanmar, emphasizing the importance of maintaining ties with the military-backed regime. This stance comes ahead of Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing's visit to India, which aims to strengthen bilateral relations. The visit will include discussions on economic ties and security issues, amidst criticism from pro-democracy groups.
- ▪India will follow a pragmatic policy on Myanmar, despite criticism for engaging with its military-backed regime.
- ▪Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing is scheduled to visit India from May 30 to June 3, 2026.
- ▪The visit aims to strengthen economic ties and discuss various issues between the two countries.
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India will follow a ‘pragmatic’ policy on Myanmar, said a senior official on Friday (May 29, 2026), indicating that criticism aimed at Indian policymakers for engaging Myanmar’s President U Min Aung Hlaing would not deter Delhi from forging ties with the military-backed regime of Myanmar. The remarks were shared with The Hindu a day before Mr. Min Aung Hlaing arrives in India for a five-day visit on Saturday (May 30, 2026). India to host Myanmar President Hlaing, exiled govt. calls him a ‘terrorist junta leader’A senior official pointed out the need to be realistic about India’s neighbourhood as otherwise extra-regional powers may take advantage of the situation.Responding to questions from reporters during the weekly press briefing on Friday (May 29), Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)…
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