New Delhi

Dinesh K Tripathi, serving as Chief of the Naval Staff, on Saturday began a four-day official visit to Myanmar aimed at strengthening maritime cooperation and expanding operational engagement between the two navies.

In a statement, the Indian Navy said the visit reflects the enduring friendship between India and Myanmar, built on mutual trust, respect and a shared commitment to security and stability in the Indian Ocean Region.

During the visit, Admiral Tripathi is scheduled to hold bilateral discussions with senior Myanmar leadership, including Ye Win Oo, Defence Minister U Htun Aung, and Myanmar Navy chief Htein Win, along with other top military officials.

According to the Navy, the meetings will review ongoing maritime cooperation, strengthen operational coordination, and identify fresh areas of collaboration between the two countries’ naval forces.

Myanmar remains a key strategic neighbour for India, sharing a 1,640-kilometre border with northeastern states such as Nagaland and Manipur, and plays an important role in New Delhi’s ‘Neighbourhood First’, ‘Act East’ and MAHASAGAR strategic initiatives.

As part of the visit, Admiral Tripathi will also tour the Myanmar Navy’s Central Naval Command and its Number One Fleet, where discussions are expected to focus on maritime security, training, capacity building and capability enhancement.

India and Myanmar maintain regular naval engagement through initiatives such as the India-Myanmar Naval Exercise, Indo-Myanmar Coordinated Patrol, staff exchanges, training programmes and hydrographic cooperation.

READ MORE: Naghma Sahar showed the calmer, sensitive side of Television news anchoring

Myanmar has also taken part in major naval forums and exercises hosted by India, including the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium, MILAN, the International Fleet Review, and the Goa Maritime Conclave.