India on Wednesday said it has “direct stakes in the maintenance of peace and stability in Myanmar”, and added that the recent developments since the military coup in the country last month, were of “deep concern” to it.
“India has urged that the rule of law and democratic process be upheld and called upon the Myanmar leadership to work together to resolve their differences in a peaceful and constructive manner,” Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan said in a written reply in response to a question in the Lok Sabha.
Responding to a question on whether India’s stand on Myanmar will be affected due to strained relations with China, the minister said that it was not the case. “India’s relationship with Myanmar remains independent of its relationship with third countries,” he said.
Muraleedharan’s response assumes significance amid reports that around 100 people, primarily police officers and their families, have fled Myanmar to India…