India-Myanmar defence dialogue to be held in Northeast amid border security concerns
The third edition of the meeting will be held in Guwahati, underlining the growing focus on security challenges in the Northeast
India and Myanmar are set to hold their third annual defence dialogue in Guwahati, Northeast India, on October 7, 2026, addressing security concerns along their shared border, reported a senior Defence Ministry official. The meeting, chaired by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, will be attended by his Myanmar counterpart, with both nations focusing on aspects such as training, capacity building, and addressing security issues along the 1,643-kilometer-long border.
This comes amid the porous border's history of challenges, including insurgent movements, narcotics trafficking, and the illegal arms trade. The decision to hold the dialogue in Guwahati is significant, as it underlines the growing focus on security challenges in the Northeast, a region that has been directly affected by border developments.
Previous discussions between the two countries last took place in Naypyitaw in September 2025, where they covered training initiatives, capacity building, post-earthquake assistance, and cultural goodwill exchanges.
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