India and Myanmar held the eighth Army-to-Army Staff Talks at Nay Pyi Taw, with discussions focused on enhancing bilateral military cooperation through joint training, exercises, capacity building and professional exchanges, IANS reported on Sunday.
Source: IANS via Tripura Chronicle
In a post on X, the Indian Army's Additional Directorate General of Public Information (ADGPI) said: "The 8th India-Myanmar Army-to-Army Staff Talks, held at Nay Pyi Taw, focused on enhancing bilateral military cooperation through joint training, exercises, capacity building and professional exchanges."
Source: Indian Army ADGPI on X, via IANS
The Indian Army delegation also interacted with the Chief of Armed Forces Training of the Myanmar Army to strengthen ongoing collaboration and explore new avenues of engagement. Reaffirming India's commitment to capacity building, training simulators were handed over to the Myanmar Army during the visit, the ADGPI added.
Source: Indian Army ADGPI on X, via BizzBuzz
Second defence engagement in a month
The staff talks follow the third India-Myanmar Defence Cooperation Meeting held in Guwahati on October 7, 2026, co-chaired by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and Myanmar's Chief of Armed Forces Training, Lt Gen Pyae Sone Linn, where both sides reviewed progress on bilateral defence initiatives agreed in Yangon in 2025 and discussed new steps, with special emphasis on training and capacity building, according to the Ministry of Defence spokesperson.
Source: IANS / Ministry of Defence spokesperson
At the Guwahati meeting, the Myanmar side also appreciated India's humanitarian support as a first responder and close neighbour through 'Op Brahma' after the devastating earthquake in Myanmar, the spokesperson said.