EAM Sushma Swaraj leaves for Myanmar.

In the first high-level visit from India after Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy assumed power in Myanmar earlier this year, Sushma Swaraj will visit the eastern neighbour today.


She will be calling on Myanmar President U Htin Kyaw and hold discussions with Aung San Suu Kyi, State Counsellor and Foreign Minister of Myanmar.

The discussions are expected to focus on the bilateral content of the relationship as well as plans for the upcoming outreach summit of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) and the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (Bimstec) in India.According to the External Affairs Ministry, the day-long visit reaffirms India's commitment to heightened partnership with Myanmar in areas accorded priority by the new government of Myanmar.