Context
• India reiterated its support for a Myanmar-led peace process to resolve the ongoing political crisis in the country.
India’s Position
• Peace and stability should be achieved through dialogue among Myanmar stakeholders.
• The process should be led and owned by Myanmar itself without external imposition.
Strategic Importance for India
Myanmar is critical for India due to:
• Border security in the Northeast
• Connectivity projects under Act East Policy
• Cooperation against insurgent groups operating across borders
Key Connectivity Projects Involving Myanmar
• Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project
• India–Myanmar–Thailand Trilateral Highway
These projects aim to strengthen trade and connectivity between India and Southeast Asia.
