Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing said to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi that his country will not allow its territory to be used against India.
The assurance aims to address New Delhi's concerns regarding cross-border threats and regional stability. Strengthening this bilateral relationship is critical for India to secure its eastern flank and enhance trade connectivity in a volatile region.
The two leaders met in New Delhi on June 1, 2026 [1]. During the meeting, President U Min Aung Hlaing focused on security guarantees to mitigate the risk of insurgent or hostile activities operating from within Myanmar's borders.
"Myanmar will not allow its territory to be used against India’s security interests," U Min Aung Hlaing said [2].
The president further emphasized the commitment of his government to maintain a secure border. "We assure India that our soil will not be used for anti-India activities," U Min Aung Hlaing said [3].
Beyond security, the meeting served as a platform to expand the economic relationship between the two nations. Prime Minister Modi said that India and Myanmar pledged deeper cooperation on security, trade, and connectivity [4].
This diplomatic engagement follows a period of heightened concern over how internal instability in Myanmar might impact neighboring states. By providing these explicit guarantees, the Myanmar presidency seeks to stabilize its relationship with India, a key regional power.
The discussions in New Delhi focused on creating a framework for more robust border monitoring and intelligence sharing. Both leaders agreed that regional stability depends on the mutual respect of sovereign security interests and the prevention of third-party interference.
“"Myanmar will not allow its territory to be used against India’s security interests."”
This pledge represents a strategic attempt by the Myanmar leadership to maintain essential diplomatic and economic ties with India. By addressing New Delhi's security anxieties directly, Myanmar hopes to avoid international isolation and ensure that India remains a pragmatic partner in the region, even as internal conflicts persist within Myanmar's borders.
