October 23, 2016

"From October 16 to 18, on the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Myanmar's State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi went to Goa to attend the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation summit and paid an official visit to New Delhi. Suu Kyi's visit to India will effectively promote cooperation between India and Myanmar in political, economic and other fields.

Myanmar has realized its special position between China and India, having a 2,200-kilometer border with China and 1,600-kilometer one with India. Therefore, when seeking cooperation with the two countries, Myanmar is fond of gaining the maximum benefits and maintaining its independence.

Suu Kyi as a pragmatic politician has realized that stronger cooperation with India can lower Myanmar's over-dependence on China and realize Myanmar's diversified development in economy and society. The Myanmar government has taken the initiative in expressing friendship to New Delhi, a move also pushed by the long isolation from the international community and its urgent need for positive interaction with its neighbors. Asia's third-largest economy, India is an important partner for Myanmar's efforts to promote political transition and economic and social development."

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