Indian PM Modi meets Myanmar military gov’t leader in New Delhi
Myanmar opposition groups criticise India for hosting Min Aung Hlaing, but India says engagement is best way forward.
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Myanmar's military leader Min Aung Hlaing in New Delhi, drawing criticism from Myanmar opposition groups who accuse India of legitimizing the junta. India defended the meeting, stating that sustained engagement is more effective than isolation, and that the visit was not a commentary on Myanmar's internal politics. The visit, Min Aung Hlaing's first to India since becoming president in a disputed election, highlights the strategic importance of Myanmar to India's security interests, including their shared border and maritime boundary.