EAM discusses impact of violence on Indian border with Myanmar's Dy PM

External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday conveyed to his Myanmarese counterpart U Than Shwe India’s deep concern over the impact of violence and instability in Myanmar on Indian border and sought cooperation for early return of Indians trapped in Myawaddy town.

Jaishankar met Shwe, also Myanmar’s deputy prime minister, as he transited New Delhi as part of a visit. In a post on ‘X’ following the meeting, the external affairs minister said he pressed for “credible security” to India’s ongoing projects in Myanmar and called for early return to the path of democratic transition in that country. Jaishankar particularly pointed out the impact of continuing violence and instability in that country on the Indo-Myanmar border. Several parts of Myanmar have been witnessing intense fighting between the military junta and resistance forces. The resistance forces have already captured several towns.