Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, commenced a four-day official visit to Myanmar from May 2 to May 5, 2026, aimed at strengthening bilateral maritime cooperation and defence ties between the two nations.
During the visit, the Chief of the Naval Staff is scheduled to hold high-level discussions with senior leadership of Myanmar, including General Ye Win Oo, Commander-in-Chief of the Myanmar Armed Forces, General U Htun Aung, Defence Minister, and Admiral Htein Win, Commander-in-Chief of the Myanmar Navy. These engagements are expected to review ongoing cooperation and explore new avenues to deepen operational coordination between the two navies.
The visit also includes engagements at key Myanmar Navy establishments such as the Central Naval Command, Naval Training Command, and No. 1 Fleet. Admiral Tripathi will also lay a wreath at the Fallen Heroes’ War Memorial, paying tribute to the sacrifices of Myanmar’s armed forces personnel.
Discussions during the visit will focus on a wide spectrum of defence cooperation areas, including maritime security, capacity building, training exchanges, and capability enhancement. The two sides are also expected to further strengthen operational-level linkages through continued collaboration.
India and Myanmar maintain robust naval ties through regular interactions such as Defence Cooperation Meetings, Staff Talks, training exchanges, and joint activities like the India-Myanmar Naval Exercise (IMNEX) and the Indo-Myanmar Coordinated Patrol (IMCOR). Cooperation also extends to port visits and hydrographic surveys.
Myanmar has actively participated in several Indian Navy-led multilateral initiatives, including the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium, MILAN exercises, International Fleet Review, Goa Maritime Conclave, IOS SAGAR, and the Admiral’s Cup, reflecting strong regional maritime engagement.
The visit reaffirms the longstanding partnership between India and Myanmar, built on mutual respect, trust, and a shared commitment to ensuring maritime security and stability in the Indian Ocean Region.
