Source: The Sangai Express / PTI
New Delhi, January 12 2010:
Cross-border movement of militants and cooperation in other security matters will figure in the three-day home secretary level talks beginning January 19 between India and Myanmar in Nay Pay Taw.
The Indian delegation, headed by Union Home Secretary GK Pillai, will hold extensive discussions with the Myanmar contingent led by Brigadier General Phone Swe on issues ranging from border security to cross-border movement of Northeast militants and their training camps in Myanmar.
The two countries will have dialogue on security related matters, smuggling of arms and narcotic drugs, effective border management, border trade and cross-border projects, Home Ministry sources said.
Several insurgent groups like NSCN, ULFA have set up bases along the Indo-Myanmar border and India is likely to press for their eviction.
The elusive self-styled 'commander-in-chief' of ULFA Paresh Baruah is also believed to have been taking shelter in this area.
In the past, India has expressed concern over terrorists crossing over to Myanmar after conducting operations in the country and the presence of insurgent training camps in Myanmar among other issues.
India and Myanmar share a border of around 1650 kms.