Myanmar and India yesterday agreed to send a high-level delegation to the Nagaland border region, following a controversial cross-border raid by Indian army soldiers against a Naga armed group in northern Sagaing Region on June 9.





Meeting in New Delhi yesterday, Minister for Foreign Affairs U Wunna Maung Lwin and India’s External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj also “reaffirmed their shared commitment to fight the scourge of terrorism and insurgent activity”, the Indian foreign ministry said in a statement.

“The two ministers agreed that a joint visit at a senior official level would be arranged to the India-Myanmar border in Nagaland sector to understand the situation in this sector,” the statement said.

“They emphasized the need for enhanced cooperation between security forces and border guarding agencies for securing peace, security and stability in the border areas which is crucial for overall development.

“Both leaders reiterated the assurance that territories of either country would not be allowed to be used for activities inimical to the other.”

The ministers also discussed agreements on people movements in border regions and “reiterated their determination” to resolve problems around the demarcation of the border.

Ms Swaraj also offered India’s support to modernise the Tatma-daw through military-to-military training and to share its experience “functioning in a democratic environment”.

The meeting comes after Indian Special Forces reportedly crossed into Myanmar to raid two Naga rebel camps.





While India initially trumpeted the attack as a major success, Myanmar denied it ever happened. India then despatched national security adviser Ajit Kumar Doval to Nay Pyi Taw for talks with government officials.