Union Minister for President’s Office attends 5th BIMSTEC National Security Council Meeting in India

The Myanmar delegation led by National Security Advisor and Union Minister for the President’s Office U Tin Aung San visited New Delhi, India, from July 13 to 17 to attend the Fifth BIMSTEC National Security Leaders’ Meeting.

During the meeting held on July 16, U Tin Aung San discussed key regional security issues, including counterterrorism and combating transnational crime, maritime security, cybersecurity, food and energy security, and cooperation in addressing emerging security challenges.

During his visit, the Union Minister attended a welcome dinner hosted by Indian National Security Advisor Mr. Ajit Doval on the evening of July 15 for heads of delegations attending the meeting.

From July 15 to 16, U Tin Aung San held bilateral meetings with Indian National Security Advisor Mr. Ajit Doval, Sri Lankan Defence Ministry Secretary Mr. Sampath Thuyacontha, Thai National Security Council Secretary-General Mr. Chatchai Bangchuad, and Bangladesh Prime Minister’s Defence Advisor Dr. A.K.M. Shamsul Islam.

The meetings focused on bilateral security cooperation, border security, border-related matters, illegal migration, information sharing, humanitarian assistance, technology cooperation, bilateral and border trade, and collaboration in various sectors.

The Fifth BIMSTEC National Security Leaders’ Meeting was attended by security chiefs, senior officials and diplomatic representatives from the seven BIMSTEC member states.