Myanmar President arrives in Delhi to strengthen bilateral partnership
New Delhi, May 30
President U Min Aung Hlaing of Myanmar on Saturday arrived in Delhi for his further engagements from Bodh Gaya.
Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal, announced that Minister of State Kirti Vardhan Singh received him at the airport.
In a post on X, Jaiswal said, "A warm welcome to President U Min Aung Hlaing of Myanmar on his arrival in New Delhi from Bodh Gaya. He was received by Minister of State Shri Kirti Vardhan Singh at the airport. The visit provides an opportunity to further strengthen our bilateral partnership."
Earlier in the day, Hlaing offered prayers in the Mahabodhi temple. Jaiswal said that Hlaing's visit underlines the Buddhist heritage between both nations.
In a post on X, Jaiswal said, "President U Min Aung Hlaing of Myanmar visited Bodh Gaya today and offered prayers at the sacred Mahabodhi temple. The visit reflected the deep spiritual and civilizational ties between India and Myanmar, rooted in a shared Buddhist heritage that continues to connect our peoples across generations."
Hlaing on Saturday arrived in Bihar's Bodh Gaya, as MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal welcomed the visit and highlighted India's civilisational and spiritual ties with Myanmar.
In a post on X, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal noted a warm reception for the Myanmar President on his arrival in the Buddhist heartland, where he was received by the Governor of Bihar, Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain (Retd.).
The post said, "A warm welcome to President U Min Aung Hlaing of Myanmar on his arrival in Bodh Gaya. He was received by Hon'ble Governor Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain (Retd.) @GovernorBihar at the airport."
The post said that the visit "reflects the strong spiritual, historical and people-to-people ties that bind our two countries and the depth of our ongoing cooperation."
Soon after arrival, President Min Aung Hlaing visited the sacred Mahabodhi Temple, a key Buddhist pilgrimage site and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The visit of the Myanmar President, spanning from May 30 to June 2, comes at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and marks Min Aung Hlaing's first visit to India in his current capacity as President. He will be accompanied by a high-level delegation of Cabinet ministers, senior officials, and prominent business leaders.
Speaking at a weekly press briefing on Friday, Jaiswal outlined the wide-ranging scope of the upcoming bilateral discussions.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Interesting diplomatic move. India is clearly positioning itself as a key player in Southeast Asia. The Buddhist ties make this more than just politics - it's cultural diplomacy at its finest.
While I appreciate the cultural connections, we must remember the human rights situation in Myanmar. Our government should use this visit to push for democracy and peace there. Business partnerships are fine, but people's lives matter more. 🤔
Bodh Gaya to Delhi - that's a nice itinerary showing both spiritual and diplomatic dimensions. India's Act East policy getting stronger. Let's hope this brings real benefits for northeastern states too, especially in trade and connectivity.
Ye toh accha hai ki hum apne padosi desh ke saath rishtey mazboot kar rahe hain. Buddhist heritage to connect dono countries ka, bahut powerful cheez hai. Bas uthh rahi hai ki yeh partnership common logon ko bhi fayda de. 🇮🇳🤝🇲🇲
Important visit but a bit concerned about timing. Myanmar is going through serious internal conflict. India needs to balance strategic interests with not legitimizing the current regime too much. Hope our diplomats have thought this through.
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