Narendra Modi visits Myanmar amid raging crisis over Rohingyas
Narendra Modi arrived in Nay Pyi Taw on Tuesday on a three-day visit to Myanmar amid a raging crisis involving Rohingyas in the country’s Rakhine state.
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Narendra Modi arrived in Nay Pyi Taw on Tuesday on a three-day visit to Myanmar amid a raging crisis involving Rohingyas in the country’s Rakhine state. Myanmar’s president Htin Kyaw, accompanied Modi as they inspect the honor guard during a welcome ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Myanmar. AP
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This is Modi’s first bilateral visit to India’s eastern neighbour. He had visited Myanmar in 2014 to attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-India Summit. Myanmar’s president Htin Kyaw, speaking to Modi during their meeting at the Presidential Palace. AP
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Modi on Wednesday will hold bilateral discussions with Myanmar’s state counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi, who is also the country’s foreign minister and Minister of President’s Office. Following the discussions, a number of agreements are expected to be signed. AP
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Myanmar’s State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi is under mounting international pressure to stop the alleged human rights violations against the Rohingyas, who are denied citizenship in Myanmar. AP
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During his stay in Myanmar, Modi will also visit Bagan, a heritage city where the Archaeological Survey of India is involved in restoration work of a temple and some pagodas, and Yangon where he will interact with members of the Indian community.
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