**Executive Summary**
The 23rd National Level Meeting (NLM) between India and Myanmar was held on July 7–8, 2026, in New Delhi to strengthen bilateral cooperation and security. Led by the respective Ministries of Home Affairs, the delegations reaffirmed their longstanding friendship and reviewed progress under existing dialogue mechanisms. Key outcomes included agreements on combating transnational crimes, ensuring border stability, and prioritizing the completion of major regional infrastructure projects.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Strategic Policy and Cooperation**
* Reaffirmed the mutual commitment to a close partnership for the benefit of both nations.
* India emphasized Myanmar’s critical role in its "Neighbourhood First," "Act East," and "MAHASAGAR" (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions) policies.
* Agreed to maintain close engagement through regular exchanges, training programmes, and the implementation of mutually agreed decisions.
**Security and Transnational Crime**
* Conducted comprehensive discussions on bilateral security cooperation.
* Focused on combating various forms of organized crime, including terrorism, insurgency, narcotics trafficking, and arms smuggling.
* Addressed the prevention of human trafficking, wildlife trafficking, and cybercrime.
* Agreed to enhance intelligence sharing, operational coordination, and capacity-building initiatives.
**Border Management and Sovereignty**
* Reviewed the security situation along the India-Myanmar border to ensure continued peace and stability.
* Underscored the necessity of preventing sovereign territories from being used for activities inimical to either country’s security interests.
* Myanmar provided specific assurances that its territory would not be used for activities against India’s interests.
**Regional Infrastructure Projects**
* Highlighted the importance of completing the Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport project.
* Stressed the shared commitment to the completion of the India-Myanmar-Thailand trilateral highway.
**Impact Analysis**
**Government of India (Ministry of Home Affairs)**
**Impact:** Strengthens the framework for regional security and advances key foreign policy objectives.
**Action Required:** Coordinate with Myanmar counterparts to implement intelligence-sharing protocols and oversee the progress of bilateral dialogue mechanisms.
**Government of Myanmar (Ministry of Home Affairs)**
**Impact:** Reaffirms its role as a strategic partner and secures Indian support for capacity building.
**Action Required:** Ensure strict monitoring of its territory to prevent anti-India activities and collaborate on transnational crime prevention.
**Security and Law Enforcement Agencies**
**Impact:** Agencies will benefit from enhanced operational coordination and specialized training programmes.
**Action Required:** Participate in capacity-building initiatives and establish direct channels for intelligence sharing regarding trafficking and cybercrime.
**Project Implementing Agencies (Infrastructure)**
**Impact:** Increased high-level diplomatic pressure to meet deadlines for the Kaladan and Trilateral Highway projects.
**Action Required:** Accelerate efforts toward the completion of the Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport project and the trilateral highway.
Key Entities Referenced
Neighbourhood First Policy: India's foreign policy framework that prioritizes strategic and economic cooperation with its immediate neighbors.
Act East Policy: A diplomatic initiative to promote economic, strategic, and cultural relations with the Asia-Pacific region.
MAHASAGAR: An initiative standing for 'Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions,' focusing on high-level maritime engagement.
Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport project: A key infrastructure project connecting the eastern Indian seaport of Kolkata with the Sittwe seaport in Myanmar.
India-Myanmar-Thailand trilateral highway: A significant regional connectivity project aimed at linking India with Southeast Asia through land routes.
Ministry of Home Affairs
23rd National Level Meeting between India and
Myanmar concludes in New Delhi
India and Myanmar reaffirmed the importance to
longstanding friendship, close partnership and shared
commitment to further strengthen cooperation
The two sides held a comprehensive and constructive
discussion on bilateral security cooperation and reviewed
progress under bilateral dialogue mechanisms
प्रव तथ: 08 JUL 2026 8:53PM by PIB Delhi
23rd National Level Meeting between India and Myanmar was held on 07-08 July 2026 in New Delhi,
India. The Indian delegation was led by Shri Govind Mohan, Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs,
Government of the Republic of India and the Myanmar delegation was led by Major General Min Thu,
Deputy Minister, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar.The meeting reaffirmed the importance attached by both countries to their longstanding friendship and
close partnership and their shared commitment to further strengthen cooperation for the mutual benefit of
the two countries. The Indian side underscored that Myanmar occupies an important place in India's
Neighbourhood First, Act East and MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and
Growth Across Regions) policies.
The two sides held a comprehensive and constructive discussion on bilateral security cooperation and
reviewed progress under bilateral dialogue mechanisms. They discussed cooperation in combating
transnational crimes, including terrorism, insurgency, narcotics trafficking, arms smuggling, human
trafficking, wildlife trafficking, cybercrime and other forms of organised crime. They also agreed to
enhance intelligence sharing and operational coordination, and undertake capacity-building initiatives to
address shared security challenges effectively.The two sides reviewed the prevailing security situation along the India-Myanmar border and reaffirmed
the importance of maintaining peace, stability and security along the India-Myanmar border. Both sides
underscored the importance of preventing the misuse of sovereign territory for activities inimical to their
security interests. The Myanmar side assured that its territory would not be permitted to be used against
India’s security interests.
The two sides shared the importance of working closely towards the completion of Kaladan Multi-Modal
Transit Transport project and the India-Myanmar-Thailand trilateral highway.The two sides expressed satisfaction with the outcomes of the meeting and agreed to continue close
engagement and cooperation on security matters among relevant agencies through existing bilateral
mechanisms, regular exchanges, training programmes and implementation of mutually agreed decisions.
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