Question : VISIT OF DEFENCE MINISTER TO MYANMAR



(a) whether he had visited Myanmar in January, 2013;

(b) if so, the details of the issues discussed during his visit;

(c) whether the issues like border management and patronage to terrorists were also raised during the visit; and

(d) if not, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF DEFENCE (SHRI A.K. ANTONY)


(a) Yes, Madam.

(b) to (d): During the visit, discussions were held with the Myanmar side on issues relating to border management cooperation, armed forces interactions and other defence and security matters of mutual interest.