# India-Myanmar Defense Ties Strengthened

- Place: Naypyidaw, Myanmar (19.7633, 96.0785)
- Published: 2026-11-08T18:04:09.541Z · expires 2026-11-15T18:04:09.541Z
- Floors (The Arena): E12 States, E13 Civilizations, E10 Institutions, E11 Organizations
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India and Myanmar held their eighth Army Staff Talks in Naypyidaw to enhance bilateral defence cooperation and training, per defence.in.

The talks followed Exercise Rahat Mitra, a joint military drill involving India and Myanmar, which took place in Chennai, telanganatoday.com reports.

ASEAN's limited response to Myanmar's ongoing political situation has drawn criticism, with the Lowy Institute noting that ASEAN is dropping the ball on Myanmar, lowyinstitute.org notes.

Myanmar's political dynamics continue to evolve amidst regional security discussions, as highlighted by recent diplomatic activities in Naypyidaw, the diplomat.com reports.

## Sources

- [India and Myanmar hold 8th Army Staff Talks in Naypyidaw to enhance bilateral defence cooperation and training](https://defence.in/threads/india-and-myanmar-hold-8th-army-staff-talks-in-naypyidaw-to-enhance-bilateral-defence-cooperation-and-training.19004/) · defence.in · 2026-11-01
- [India, Myanmar participate in Exercise Rahat Mitra in Chennai](https://telanganatoday.com/india-myanmar-participate-in-exercise-rahat-mitra-in-chennai) · telanganatoday.com · 2026-11-06
- [ASEAN is dropping the ball on Myanmar](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiwFBVV95cUxPOVUzOVBXUGxLU3c5OGZycnBETGNUU3pLaEU0Yl9MOGVuOUo4TklmUkhkQ3I4RHF1U0xGZmpoZTFjUnUtY0ZRVFhZcDVHd3NpSHBoVXVCcHptRk9ObW1KTzU0VFU2U0lMZWpDNUZIZndlME1MZXIxbE9ZczBSTTUxTDZ3NGRSdWxHb1M4?oc=5) · lowyinstitute.org · 2026-11-02

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