India, Myanmar review border security, agree to boost intelligence sharing
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📌 Summary:
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India and Myanmar agreed to step up security cooperation, intelligence sharing and operational coordination against cross-border threats — terrorism, insurgency, narcotics trafficking, arms smuggling, human trafficking and cybercrime
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Decisions taken at the 23rd India-Myanmar National Level Meeting in Delhi (July 7-8); Indian delegation led by Home Secretary Govind Mohan, Myanmar's by Major General Min Thu
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Myanmar assured India its territory would not be allowed to be used against India's security interests
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Both sides discussed combating transnational crimes including organised crime and wildlife trafficking, and reaffirmed peace and stability along the India-Myanmar border
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India underlined Myanmar's place in its Neighbourhood First, Act East and MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions) policies
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Agreed to work closely to complete the Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project and the India-Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral Highway — key regional connectivity initiatives
🎯 UPSC Relevance: GS3 Internal Security — border management with Myanmar (insurgency, narcotics via Golden Triangle); GS2 IR — Act East and neighbourhood policy
📝 Prelims Facts:
- 23rd India-Myanmar National Level Meeting held in Delhi, July 7-8
- MAHASAGAR: Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions
- Kaladan project links Kolkata to Sittwe port (Myanmar) and onward to Mizoram
🔑 Key Term: Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project — sea-river-road corridor connecting Kolkata with Sittwe (Myanmar) and India's Northeast, bypassing the Siliguri Corridor
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