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India, Myanmar pact on joint interrogation

Special Correspondent

NEW DELHI: In a boost to the mutual cooperation in tackling criminal and insurgency-related activities, India and Myanmar have agreed to hold joint interrogation of persons arrested for drugs, arms smuggling and for involvement in militancy. They also agreed to further strengthen cooperation in curbing trafficking in drugs and psychotropic substances.

At the conclusion of the 11th national-level meeting between the Home Secretaries of India and Myanmar in Yangon on Monday, the two sides agreed to step up action against arms smugglers. Myanmar reiterated that it would not allow negative elements to use its territory for carrying out hostile activities against India.

The talks were held in an atmosphere of mutual understanding and trust and it was agreed that maintenance of peace in the border area was pre-requisite for development of both the countries.

The seven-member Indian delegation at the talks was led by the Union Home Secretary V.K. Duggal.

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