Myanmar President begins his five- day India visit with payers at Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya, Bihar

New Delhi ( Vivek Ojha ) : India and Myanmar share deep historical, cultural, and civilisational ties, with Myanmar serving as India’s crucial land and maritime gateway to Southeast Asia. Bilateral ties are anchored by India's "Neighbourhood First" and "Act East" policies, focusing on strategic connectivity, regional security, and economic cooperation. Accelerating the bilateral ties President of Myanmar U Min Aung Hlaing arrived today in Gaya, Bihar, on a five-day visit to India. He visited the world-renowned Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya and offered prayers at the sacred Buddhist site. He also meditated under the revered Bodhi Tree, where Lord Buddha is believed to have attained enlightenment.

During his visit, the Myanmar President paid obeisance at the historic Sujata Temple in Bakraur and visited the Burmese Monastery in Bodh Gaya. He is accompanied by a high-level delegation comprising senior officials and Buddhist representatives.

President U Min Aung Hlaing will arrive in New Delhi later in the day. He will meet External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar this evening. Tomorrow, the Myanmar President is expected to participate in the Myanmar–India business forum. On Monday, he will hold discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on further strengthening the historical and civilisational ties between the two countries.

As part of the visit, the Myanmar President will also travel to Mumbai on 2 June for business and industry interactions and site visits. The visit is expected to further strengthen bilateral cooperation and deepen the centuries-old cultural, historical and Buddhist ties between India and Myanmar.