INDIA, MYANMAR TO LAUNCH JOINT OFFENSIVE AGAINST NE MILITANTS

Guwahati, October 27, 2018:

India and Myanmar has worked out a plan to tackle militant outfits operating from the latter’s soil.

Both the countries have agreed to launch an operation against the insurgent groups of the region.

The decision was taken in the 22nd National Level Meeting between India and Myanmar held in New Delhi.

India was represented by Union home secretary Rajiv Gauba whereas the Myanmar delegation was led by Major General Aung Thu, who is the deputy minister in the ministry of home affairs.

Both the countries also agreed to cooperate in preventing smuggling of wildlife and narcotic drugs. The two sides agreed to strengthen cooperation in international border management, including construction of subsidiary pillars to better demarcate the border.