New Delhi, June 2 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi held wide-ranging discussions with Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing on further deepening India-Myanmar bilateral ties.

Anchored in the enduring historical and people-to-people relationship between the two countries, both sides agreed to advance the India-Myanmar partnership for peace, progress and prosperity. They also agreed to strengthen cooperation in the areas of trade, investment, connectivity, development partnership, capacity building, security and border management.

During the discussions, the Prime Minister conveyed that India remains Myanmar's trusted neighbour, a reliable partner and a steadfast first responder in times of crisis, in line with India's Neighbourhood First, A...