India-Myanmar Relations: Challenges & Way Forward

India and Myanmar have recently signed an MoU after holding talks on a range of issues on joint military exercises and training provided to Myanmar Defence Services in India, joint maritime security surveillance and cooperation in new infrastructure projects. These talks are of vital importance given the growing influence of China in the region.

How did India-Myanmar relations begin?

• India-Myanmar relations are rooted in the historical, cultural, ethnic and religious ties of the two countries.
• India and Myanmar’s relations have survived the test of times.
• The geographical proximity has sustained and strengthened the cordial relationship between the two countries.
• India an