ANINew Delhi: India that has huge strategic stakes in neighbouring Myanmar expressed “deep concern” following military coup and called for upholding “rule of law and democratic process”.
“We have noted the developments in Myanmar with deep concern. India has always been steadfast in its support to the process of democratic transition in Myanmar. We believe that the rule of law and the democratic process must be upheld. We are monitoring the situation closely,” the ministry of external affairs noted in a strongly worded statement.
India has huge stakes in Myanmar which was recently gifted Covishield vaccines. India shares over 1,600 km long land boundary with Myanmar. It also shares a maritime boundary and has supplied submarines to Myanmar military.
“We have noted the developments in Myanmar with deep concern. India has always been steadfast in its support to the process of democratic transition in Myanmar. We believe that the rule of law and the democratic process must be upheld. We are monitoring the situation closely,” the ministry of external affairs noted in a strongly worded statement.
India has huge stakes in Myanmar which was recently gifted Covishield vaccines. India shares over 1,600 km long land boundary with Myanmar. It also shares a maritime boundary and has supplied submarines to Myanmar military.
( Originally published on Feb 01, 2021 )
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