India and Myanmar review defence ties and explore military cooperation
The eighth Army-to-Army Staff Talks were held at Naypyidaw to enhance bilateral military cooperation through joint training and professional exchanges.
India and Myanmar held the eighth Army-to-Army Staff Talks at Naypyidaw to discuss enhancing bilateral military cooperation, according to The Assam Tribune.
The discussions focused on joint training, exercises, capacity building, and professional exchanges. During the visit, the Indian Army delegation handed over training simulators to the Myanmar Army.
The Indian Army's Additional Directorate General of Public Information stated that the delegation also interacted with the Chief of Armed Forces Training, Myanmar Army, to explore new avenues of engagement.
On 7 October, the two nations held the third India-Myanmar Defence Cooperation Meeting in Guwahati. Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and Myanmar's Chief of Armed Forces Training Lt Gen Pyae Sone Linn co-chaired the meeting.
The meeting involved reviewing progress on bilateral defence initiatives agreed during the previous Defence Cooperation Meeting held in Yangon in 2025.
The Ministry of Defence spokesperson added that the Myanmar side appreciated India's humanitarian support through ‘Op Brahma’ following a devastating earthquake in Myanmar.