PM Modi Advocates for Democratic Transition in Myanmar
PM Modi urges Myanmar President to find path to democratic transition
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During a bilateral meeting, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Myanmar's President U Min Aung Hlaing to pursue a democratic transition and include all stakeholders in the peace process. India's Foreign Secretary emphasized the need for sustained engagement rather than disengagement in Myanmar's political landscape.
- 01PM Modi called for Myanmar's return to democracy and lasting peace during his meeting with President U Min Aung Hlaing.
- 02Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed that Modi raised concerns about Aung San Suu Kyi and the need for inclusivity in the peace process.
- 03India's approach is based on sustained dialogue with Myanmar, rejecting disengagement as ineffective for promoting democracy.
- 04Misri warned that disengagement creates a vacuum that could be exploited by non-democratic forces.
- 05The ongoing peace process in Myanmar has yet to reach a final agreement among all ethnic groups.
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Myanmar's President U Min Aung Hlaing and urged him to seek a path toward democratic transition and to include all stakeholders in the ongoing peace process. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed that Modi raised concerns regarding the state of democracy in Myanmar, particularly the situation of Aung San Suu Kyi, who was ousted in a coup in 2021. Misri emphasized that India's stance is focused on engagement rather than disengagement, as history shows that disengagement does not yield better outcomes or promote democratic change. He warned that disengagement creates a vacuum that could be filled by forces uninterested in democracy, which would be detrimental to India. Misri reiterated that India has consistently engaged with Myanmar to convey its views on democracy, inclusivity, and the importance of involving all stakeholders in the dialogue.
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India's engagement with Myanmar aims to influence the political landscape positively and promote democratic values.
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