India free visa to Myanmar citizens |
India`s Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 6 announced that India will grant gratis visa to Myanmarese citizens wanting to visit the country. Mr. Modi made the announcement during his joint press statement with State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi after the two leaders held wideranging talks in Nay Pyi Taw. He also announced that India has decided to release 40 Myanmar citizens, currently lodged in various jails in India. Modi also asserted that India stands by Myanmar amid the challenges the country is facing. Earlier, during the delegation-level talks, Mr. Modi said, “We would like to contribute to Myanmar`s development efforts as part of our Sabka saath sabka vikaas initiative.” He said deepening the relationship with Myanmar was a priority for India, as a neighbour and also in the context of the `Act East Policy`.
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