Indian Navy Chief Visits Myanmar

Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff of the India — Indian Navy, embarked on a four-day official visit to Myanmar from May 2 to 5, 2026. The visit aims to strengthen bilateral maritime ties and defence cooperation between India and Myanmar. During his visit, Dinesh K. Tripathi engaged in bilateral discussions with senior Myanmar military officials, including General Ye Win Oo, Commander-in-Chief of the Myanmar Armed Forces, General U Htun Aung, the Defence Minister of Myanmar, and Admiral Htein Win, Commander-in-Chief of the Myanmar. These interactions focused on reviewing ongoing bilateral maritime cooperation, enhancing operational-level linkages, and exploring new avenues for collaboration between the India — Indian Navy and the Myanmar. Key engagements included visits to the Myanmar's Central Naval Command, Naval Training Command, and No. 1 Fleet, as well as laying a wreath at the Myanmar Armed Forces Fallen Heroes' War Memorial. The discussions covered maritime security, capacity building, capability enhancement, and training. Dinesh K. Tripathi also boarded the Myanmar's Frigate UMS Kyan Sit Thar (F12) to gain insights into indigenous shipbuilding capabilities. The visit reaffirms the longstanding India-Myanmar bonds of friendship and a shared commitment to maritime security and stability in the Indian Ocean Region.