Fifteen member Myanmar Army (MA) delegation led by Brig Gen Tin Maung Ohn arrived at Headquarter 3 Corps, Rangapahar Tuesday on a two day visit. During the meeting with Indian Army delegation headed by Maj Gen Shakti Gurung, GOC, 57 Mtn Div, various issues were discussed including cross border insurgency, arms smuggling and border management. The delegation leader of MA also called on Maj Gen BK Chengapa, AVSM, Officiating GOC 3 Corps.
According to a defence release, states of Manipur, Nagaland, Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh shared an international border with Myanmar and the thick and the deep jungles of the neighboring country were being used by various underground outfits as hideout. These meetings lay foundation for better understanding, promote friendly relations between two neighbors and also help in reducing the menace of insurgency by joint efforts, the release stated.
The liaison meeting is being held to review and discuss issues of mutual interest between the two armies. MA delegation will leave for Kolkata on November 5, and will be visiting Shillong. The next meeting between the two sides will be held in Myanmar.
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