India, Myanmar discuss bilateral ties
Sushma Swaraj with Aung San Suu Kyi
India and Myanmar held the 17th round of Foreign Office Consultations in the national capital on Thursday, which saw the discussion on the entire gamut of the bilateral relationship between the two countries
IndiaandMyanmarheld the 17th round of Foreign Office Consultations in the national capital onThursday, which saw the discussion on the entire gamut of the bilateralrelationshipbetween the twocountries.
"During the discussions, the two sides reviewed the complete range of bilateral relations, including high-level visits, security anddefencerelated issues, boundary matters and border management, trade and commerce, development cooperation, connectivity, cultural andconsularmatters. They also exchanged views on sub-regional, regional and global issues of mutual interest," the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.
TheIndian side was led by Foreign SecretaryVijay Gokhaleand theMyanmarside by Permanent Secretary,MyanmarMinistry ofForeign AffairsU Myint Thu.
According to the MEA, during his stay inIndia, theMyanmarPermanent Secretary will also visit places of historical and cultural significance in the capital.
This comes barely a month after External Affairs MinisterSushma Swaraj's two-day visit toMyanmar, during which she met the country's president U Win Myint and State CounsellorAung San Suu Kyi.