Yangon, Nov 04: Agreeing that no cause justifies terrorism, India and Myanmar have committed themselves to strengthening bilateral mechanisms and to consider additional ways to intensify efforts to prevent, counter and suppress the activities of terrorist groups. A joint statement issued today on the visit of Vice President Bhairon Singh Shekhawat to Myanmar said both sides shared the view that terrorism in all its forms and manisfestations was unacceptable and affirmed their commitment to ensure that the common border remained one of peace, stability and tranquility.

During the visit, Shekhawat held talks with chairman of the ruling state peace and development council, senior general than Shwe and his deputy vice senior general Maung Aye on a wide-range of bilateral, international and regional issues, the statement said.

They also reviewed defence cooperation and expressed satisfaction at the regular exchange of visits involving three services. They agreed that such exchanges as well as training programmes of Myanmar personnel in Indian institutions should be stepped up in future.


Bureau Report