Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, on Wednesday joined the 'Deck Reception' onboard Indian Navy Survey Ship INS Sandhayak at Yangon, a few hours after he arrived in Myanmar to attend the inaugural ceremony of the country's new President, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, scheduled to be held in the capital, Naypyidaw, on April 10.
"Interaction with senior officials brought out deeply established connect between India and Myanmar. Visit by INS Sandhayak is in line with our MAHASAGAR vision enunciated by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi," Singh posted on X.
Earlier, on his arrival in Yangon, Singh was received by the Indian Ambassador to Myanmar, Abhay Thakur, and U Zaw Phyo Win, Director-General in Myanmar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA). During the visit, the MoS will hold meetings with Government of Myanmar officials, attend bilateral engagements related to ongoing trade, economic and developmental assistance and interact with the Indian diaspora and friends of India.
“On his arrival in Yangon today, Kirti Vardhan Singh was received by Ambassador Abhay Thakur and DG MOFA U Zaw Phyo Win. During his visit, he will participate in the inaugural ceremony of the President of Myanmar, meet GOM dignitaries, and interact with the Indian diaspora and friends of India,” the Indian Embassy in Yangon posted on X.
According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Singh is on a four-day visit to Myanmar from April 8-11 at the invitation of the Myanmar government. Min Aung Hlaing was elected as the country's President on April 3 after he secured more votes among the three nominees.
Hlaing's two Vice Presidents are former military-appointed Prime Minister Nyo Saw, a long-time loyalist, and Nan Ni Ni Aye, the Karen State chair of the military-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP), The Irrawaddy reported. In the days leading up to his election, Min Aung Hlaing stepped down as Commander-in-Chief and appointed General Ye Win Oo to the post.
Min Aung Hlaing has ruled Myanmar since 2021. Elections were held in the country in December 2025 and January 2026 in which the USDP secured a win in the elections. Analysts reckon that the political situation in Myanmar, which remained in a state of deadlock for five years, is poised to foster both domestic and regional stability in the coming years.