India, Myanmar to strengthen cooperation between forces
IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency
New Delhi, Nov 11, IRNA -- India and Myanmar have agreed to further strengthen close cooperation between their security forces as neighbouring country assured New Delhi it would not allow its territories to be used for anti-India activities.
Replying to a question in the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament), External Affairs Minister, S M Krishna said: 'The issues related to security have been discussed regularly between India and Myanmar including at the highest level”.
He said that during the recent visit of General Than Shwe to India, both sides agreed to further strengthen the close cooperation between the security forces of the two countries.
Myanmar side also assured that it would not allow its territories to be used for activities 'inimical' to India, Krishna said, adding both sides also agreed to strengthen cooperation and efforts along the border to fight insurgency. END
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