Myanmar as a key pillar' of India's Act East' policy: PM Narendra Modi

New Delhi: Describing Myanmar as a “key pillar” of India’s “Act East” policy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed his firm commitment to strengthen the bilateral relationship in all areas with the neighbouring nation. He made the comments when Commander-in-Chief of the Myanmar Defence Services Senior General U. Min Aung Hliang called on him here, a Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) statement said.

Mr Hliang briefed the prime minister about bilateral defence and security cooperation, the statement added. The Prime Minister appreciated the close cooperation between the armed forces of India and Myanmar, it said.

During the meeting, Myanmar’s military chief condemned the recent terrorist attack on pilgrims of Amarnath yatra in Kashmir and expressed his sincere condolences for the victims, official sources said.

Mr Modi also conveyed his condolences at the loss of lives of Myanmar armed forces personnel and their families in the tragic air crash of June 7.