Back on tour: PM Modi in Myanmar for 25th ASEAN summit

Within hours of his landing in Naypyitaw, new capital of Myanmar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held the first of his over 20-odd bilateral meetings during his 11-20 November three-nation tour when he met his first host country’s president Thein Sein.

[caption id=“attachment_1798753” align=“alignleft” width=“940”] Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on the President U. Thein Sein of Myanmar during his visit to Nay Pyi Taw. PIB[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_1798755” align=“alignleft” width=“940”] PM Narendra Modi was given a grand welcome upon his arrival in Myanmar. PIB[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_1798757” align=“alignleft” width=“940”] PM Narendra Modi met the President of Myanmar, U. Thein Sein to discuss connectivity, culture and commercial ties. PIB[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_1798759” align=“alignleft” width=“940”] Both leaders, PM Narendra Modi and President U. Thein Sein talked about facilitating trade between both ASEAN members. PIB[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_1798761” align=“alignleft” width=“940”] Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a memento from President of Myanmar, U Thein Sein when the two leaders met at the Presidential Palace. PTI[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_1798763” align=“alignleft” width=“940”] Indian and Myanmaries delegations flank their leaders and they pose for a photo at the Presidential Palace. PTI[/caption]