Bimstec Summit: PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Myanmar junta leader

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the Senior General of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, Min Aung Hlaing, and held a bilateral meeting on Friday.

During the meet, PM Modi also offered his condolences to those who lost their lives and property in the March 28 earthquake.

In a post on X, PM Modi stated, “Met Senior General Min Aung Hlaing of Myanmar on the sidelines of the Bimstec Summit in Bangkok. Once again expressed condolences on the loss of lives and damage of property in the wake of the recent earthquake. India is doing whatever is possible to assist our sisters and brothers of Myanmar in this critical time. We also discussed bilateral relations between India and Myanmar, particularly in sectors like connectivity, capacity building, infrastructure development and more.”

PM Modi is on a two-day visit to Thailand for the sixth Bimstec summit. He arrived in Bangkok on 3 April 2025 to a warm welcome from the Indian diaspora, with chants of “Modi, Modi” at Don Mueang Airport.

During his visit, he met with Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and attended a state dinner hosted by her. Notably, he was seated next to Muhammad Yunus, Chief Advisor of Bangladesh’s interim government, sparking speculation about possible bilateral talks on the sidelines.