Dr. Sai Mauk Kham, the Vice President of Myanmar called on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee yesterday (January 21, 2015) at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Interacting with Dr. Kham, the President said India attaches importance to its relations with Myanmar. India and Myanmar share a common heritage of religious, linguistic and ethnic linkages. As Myanmar is the only ASEAN country bordering India, it is the gateway of India to South East Asia – a region with which India seeking greater economic integration.
The President said bilateral relations between the two countries have seen accelerated growth and expansion over the years. India intends to enhance the cooperation between India and Myanmar. India is committed to building a peaceful, stable and economically interlinked neighbourhood as it is essential for the collective development and prosperity of the region. India welcomes the greater role that Myanmar is playing in the region and at other international forums. He congratulated Government of Myanmar for successful chairmanship of the ASEAN and East Asia Summits.
