NEW DELHI: Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing arrived in neighboring India on Saturday, in his first trip abroad since becoming civilian leader, for talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The former military chief will also hold talks with business representatives during his five-day visit, according to both governments. “A warm welcome,” India’s foreign ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in a statement, posting pictures on social media of Min Aung Hlaing walking down a red carpet in India’s eastern Bihar state.

Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing will arrive in India on Saturday for a visit, his first after the formation of a new government following elections in the neighbouring country |…

Min Aung Hlaing will hold talks with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and meet with business representatives, according to both governments.

This article is authored by Cchavi Vasisht, associate fellow, Chintan Research Foundation, New Delhi.

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