#BIMSTEC : External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar Meets Myanmar Counterpart ; Raises India’s Concerns On Host Of Issues

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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar asked Myanmar’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister U Than Swe for the early release of unlawfully detained Indians by cyber scam gangs in Myanmar.

As per ANI report, Jaishankar met his Myanmar counterpart on the sidelines of BIMSTEC Foreign Ministers’ Retreat, where he emphasised India’s concerns over several critical issues.

“Met with DPM and FM U Than Swe of Myanmar on the sidelines of BIMSTEC Foreign Ministers’ Retreat. Shared our concerns regarding border stability and flow of displaced persons. Also spoke about issues of illegal narcotics and arms trade and activities of insurgent groups,” said EAM Jaishankar in a post on X.

A significant point of contention raised by Jaishankar was the unlawful detention of Indians by cyber scam gangs in Myanmar. “Pressed strongly for the early return of Indians unlawfully detained,” Jaishankar asserted, stressing India’s firm stance on securing the release of its citizens from unlawful captivity.

India’s commitment to Myanmar’s democratic transition was also reaffirmed during the meeting. “India supports the return to democracy in Myanmar and engages all stakeholders in that regard,” Jaishankar affirmed, indicating India’s proactive role in promoting democratic principles in the region.

Jaishankar on Thursday welcomed colleagues from across the world for the second Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Foreign Ministers’ Retreat.