Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, is on a four-day official visit to Myanmar from May 2–5 to deepen bilateral maritime ties and defence cooperation. During the trip he will hold talks with senior Myanmar military leaders including General Ye Win Oo, Commander‑in‑Chief of the Myanmar Armed Forces; General U Htun Aung, Defence Minister; Admiral Htein Win, Commander‑in‑Chief of the Myanmar Navy; and other high‑ranking officials.
The discussions will review existing maritime cooperation, aim to strengthen operational linkages between the two navies, and explore new areas for collaboration. Planned engagements include visits to the Myanmar Navy’s Central Naval Command, Naval Training Command and No. 1 Fleet, and a wreath‑laying at the Myanmar Armed Forces Fallen Heroes’ War Memorial. Key focus areas are maritime security, capacity building, capability enhancement and training.
The Indian Navy and the Myanmar Navy maintain regular contact through defence cooperation meetings, staff talks, training exchanges and operational interactions such as the India‑Myanmar Naval Exercise (IMNEX), Indo‑Myanmar Coordinated Patrols (IMCOR), port visits and hydrographic surveys. Both navies also participate together in multilateral forums and events, with Myanmar taking part in initiatives including the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium, MILAN, the International Fleet Review, the Goa Maritime Conclave/Symposium, IOS SAGAR and the Admiral’s Cup.
The visit underlines longstanding India–Myanmar ties rooted in mutual respect and trust and a shared commitment to maritime security and stability in the Indian Ocean region. The Indian Navy said the engagement aims to “further strengthen the robust and growing maritime engagements” between the two services by reviewing cooperation, enhancing operational‑level links and identifying new avenues for partnership.
