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August 29, 2016 | 14:10 IST
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Myanmar is special for us. It holds a unique position in India's neighbourhood: PM Modi
The longstanding cultural and historical linkages between our societies (India & Myanmar) form a solid foundation of our ties: PM
At every step of the way 1.25 billion people of India will stand by Myanmar –Both as partners and as friends: PM
India-Myanmar partnership is defined by a strong "people first” philosophy: PM Modi
India's nearly 2 billion dollar development assistance is touching the lives of the common man of Myanmar: PM
India stands ready to enhance our development partnership with Myanmar: PM Modi
A bright future for Myanmar is not just your objective. It is also our aspiration: PM
Your Excellency President U Htin Kyaw Members of the media,
I am delighted to welcome H.E U Htin Kyaw, President of Myanmar, and his distinguished delegation to India.
Excellency, we are deeply honoured that you have chosen India for your first bilateral State visit abroad.
Friends,
Myanmar is special for us.
It holds a unique position in India's neighbourhood.
It is a land bridge that connects India with South East Asia.
The longstandingcultural and historical linkages between our societies form a solid foundation of our ties.
Buddhist principles of metta or loving kindness and Sarva Pantha Sambhava equality of all religions define our ways of life.
Excellency,
Your great nation has entered a new era.
An era defined by maturity of your leadership and commitment of your people to democracy.
And, which is accompanied by a clear vision and a strong desire of your leadership to make Myanmar a stable, and economically prosperous country in the region.
As the new government of Myanmar starts its journey to:
• Grow its agriculture;
• Develop its industry and infrastructure;
• Strengthen its education;
• Skill its youth;
• Build new institutions and strengthen existing ones;
• Secure its society;
• Seek a firm path to economic prosperity; and above all
• Pursue an ambition to build a modern nation;
Let me assure you that at every step of the way 1.25 billion people of India will stand by you- Both as partners and as friends.
Friends,
President and I have just concluded useful discussions on the whole range of our bilateral engagement.
We recognised that our security interestsare closely aligned.
And, we agreed on the need to remain sensitive to each other’s strategic interests and concerns.
To this end, President and I agreed to work together for the safety and security of our people.
And, actively cooperate to combat the common challenges of terrorism and insurgent activity in our region.
I have also conveyed India’s full support to the peace process initiative under the ‘21st Century Panglong Conference.
Friends,
India-Myanmar partnership is defined not just by good words and pure intent.
Its extent and depth is shaped by a robust development cooperation partnership, which has a strong "people first” philosophy.
India's nearly 2 billion dollar development assistance is touching the lives of the common man of Myanmar.
Our engagement is supporting projects in connectivity, infrastructure, capacity building education, healthcare and many other sectors.
Some concrete examples of our partnership include:
• Kaladan project, with its port and waterway segment nearing completion later this year;
• India-Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral Highway;
• Myanmar Institute of Information Technology;
• Advanced Centre of Agricultural Research and Education; as well as
• Smaller projects in health, education and industrial training sector.
The two operational agreements signed today will facilitate the construction and upgrading of 69 bridges and the Kalewa-Yargi road section of the Trilateral Highway Project.
We are also determined to deepen our cooperation in agriculture, banking, power, and energy.
The MoUs on Cooperation in Renewable Energy and on Traditional Systems of medicine will operationalize our cooperation in these areas.
We have also agreed to work towards a long-term and a mutually beneficial arrangement for trade in pulses.
In April this year, we took the small step of supplying power to Tamu in Myanmar.
I have told the President that we are willing to substantially scale up our supply of power.
Excellency,
India stands ready to enhance our development partnership with Myanmar.
And, do so as per the priorities of the Myanmar Government.
Friends,
Culture is a key centrality in the foundation of our ties.
I am happy that our partnership is restoring Ananda temple in Bagan in Myanmar.
We are also ready to restore other historic monuments and pagodas, which were damaged in the earthquake which hit Myanmar just last week.
Excellency,
Your visit has been most timely.
And, our discussions today have enabled us to evolve a road map and an action agenda for our cooperation.
I look forward to working with you to take the relationship to new heights.
A bright future for Myanmar is not just your objective.
It is also our aspiration.
Once again, Excellency, a very warm welcome to India.
Thank you.
Thank you very much.
I am delighted to welcome H.E U Htin Kyaw, President of Myanmar and his distinguished delegation to India: PM @narendramodi
Prime Minister’s visit to Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand
July 03, 2026
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At the invitation of the President of the Republic of Indonesia, H.E. Mr. Prabowo Subianto, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will pay a visit to Indonesia from 6-8 July, 2026. This will be Prime Minister’s fourth visit to Indonesia and his first bilateral visit since the elevation of India-Indonesia ties to the level of Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in May 2018. During the visit, Prime Minister will hold bilateral discussions with President Prabowo and review the progress made in the partnership. In Jakarta, Prime Minister will address a large gathering of the Indian Diaspora. India and Indonesia share historical and warm people-to-people ties. In keeping with these special bonds, Prime Minister will visit the Prambanan Temple complex at Yogyakarta, a prominent UNESCO world heritage site in Indonesia.
From Indonesia, at the invitation of the Prime Minister of Australia, the Honourable Anthony Albanese MP, Prime Minister will travel to Melbourne from 8-10 July, 2026. In Melbourne, Prime Minister will hold bilateral discussions with Prime Minister Albanese. He will also call on the Governor General of Australia, the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC. During his visit, Prime Minister will also participate in the India-Australia CEOs Forum, where he will address a gathering of top business leaders from both countries. Prime Minister will also address a large gathering of the Indian Diaspora, who constitute a strong pillar of the India-Australia relationship.
From Melbourne, at the invitation of the Prime Minister of New Zealand, Rt Honourable Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister will travel to Auckland for a state visit from 10-11 July, 2026. This will be the first state visit of an Indian Prime Minister to New Zealand in four decades. In Auckland, Prime Minister will hold bilateral discussions with Prime Minister Luxon and review the entire gamut of the bilateral relationship, which has seen significant progress in the last two years, especially in the areas of trade and commerce and defence. While in Auckland, Prime Minister will also interact with prominent business and sports personalities. In a reflection of the strong people-to-people ties that exist between India and New Zealand, Prime Minister will address a large gathering of the Indian Diaspora during the visit.
