India, Myanmar sign series of agreements to boost bilateral ties

NAYPYIDAW, Myanmar:  India and Myanmar today signed a number of agreements for mutual cooperation. The agreements were signed by officials and diplomats from both sides in presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Myanmar Councillor Aung San Suu Kyi.

The pacts will further cement India-Myanmar relations, officials said. “We would like to contribute to Myanmar’s development efforts as part of our ‘Sabka saath sabka vikaas’ initiative,” Prime Minister Modi said.

He further said, deepening relationship with Myanmar is a “priority for India”, as a neighbour and also in the context of ‘Act East Policy’. (AGENCIES)