Navy Chief Dinesh K Tripathi begins four-day Myanmar visit to boost maritime ties

Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, on Saturday embarked on a four-day official visit to Myanmar from May 2 to 5, aimed at strengthening bilateral naval cooperation and deepening defence ties between the two countries.

In a statement issued here, the Naval spokesperson stated that during the visit, the CNS will engage in bilateral discussions with General Ye Win Oo, Commander-in-Chief, Myanmar Armed Forces, General U Htun Aung, the Defence Minister of Myanmar, and Admiral Htein Win, Commander-in-Chief, Myanmar Navy, along with other senior officials of Myanmar Armed Forces.

These interactions will provide an opportunity to review ongoing bilateral maritime cooperation, enhance operational-level linkages, and explore new avenues for collaboration between the two navies.

The visit includes engagements at the Myanmar Navy’s Central Naval Command, Naval Training Command, and No. 1 Fleet, and laying of a wreath at Myanmar Armed Forces Fallen Heroes’ War Memorial.

These engagements will cover a wide range of defence cooperation matters, with particular focus on maritime security, capacity building, capability enhancement and training.

The Indian Navy regularly interacts with the Myanmar Navy through Defence Cooperation meetings, staff talks, training exchanges and operational interactions, including India – Myanmar Naval Exercise (IMNEX), Indo-Myanmar Coordinated Patrol (IMCOR), port visits and Hydrography surveys.

In addition, both Navies regularly progress training exchanges, engage in multilateral forums, and collaborate towards capability enhancement.

Myanmar has participated in all recent events conducted by the Indian Navy, such as the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium, MILAN, International Fleet Review, Goa Maritime Conclave/ Symposium, IOS SAGAR, and the Admiral’s Cup.

The visit by the Chief of the Naval Staff reaffirms the longstanding India-Myanmar bonds of friendship, anchored on mutual respect, trust, and a shared commitment to maritime security and Stability in the Indian Ocean Region.