‘We believe that the rule of law and the democratic process must be upheld. We are monitoring the situation closely,’ says Ministry of External Affairs statement.
India on Monday expressed “deep concern” over the reports of an unfolding military coup in Myanmar. India’s official response came hours after the Myanmar military declared a state of emergency in the Southeast Asian country and detained State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi.
“We have noted the developments in Myanmar with deep concern. India has always been steadfast in its support to the process of democratic transition in Myanmar. We believe that the rule of law and the democratic process must be upheld. We are monitoring the situation closely,” a press statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs declared.
India had shown commitment to build robust relationship with Myanmar over the past two decades which intensified after the democratic process began in 2011. On January 22, India sent 15…