Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday described Myanmar as a “key pillar” of India’s ‘Act East’ policy and expressed his firm commitment to strengthen the bilateral relationship in all areas. He made the comments when Commander-in-Chief of the Myanmar Defence Services Sr Gen. U Min Aung Hliang called on him here, a PMO statement said. Hliang briefed the prime minister about bilateral defence and security cooperation, the statement said. The prime minister appreciated the close cooperation between the armed forces of India and Myanmar, it added. Modi also conveyed his condolences at the loss of lives of Myanmar armed forces personnel and their families in the tragic air crash of June 7.

Source: Hindustan Times July 14, 2017 11:48 UTC