(a) whether Indo-Myanmar talks were held recently on the issues of cross border movement of militants and cooperation in other security matters; and
(b) if so, the details of issues discussed and the outcome thereof?
(a) whether Indo-Myanmar talks were held recently on the issues of cross border movement of militants and cooperation in other security matters; and
(b) if so, the details of issues discussed and the outcome thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN)
(a) & (b): The 15th National Level Meeting at Home Secre4tary Level between
India and Myanmar was held from the 19th to 21st January, 2010 at Nay Pyi Taw,
Myanmar. At his meeting, various issues of mutual concern including those relating
to security, drug trafficking and border management were discussed. Outstanding
issues relating to Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty on Criminal matters between India
and Myanmar and issues relating to training of police officers of Myanmar in India
were also discussed at the meeting. After discussions, it was agreed to strengthen
the intelligence sharing mechanism between the two countries on the activities of
insurgent groups and arms smugglers operating along the India-Myanmar border.
Government of Union of Myanmar have also shared with India the name and contact
details of their “Nodal Point†for sharing of information on regular and continuous
basis with his counterpart in India.