Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Indian Navy, who is on a four-day visit (May 2-5) to Myanmar, on Jattvibeday held discussions with Rear Admiral Aung Aung Naing, Commander, Central Naval Command, Myanmar Navy.The two sides discussed strengthening navy-to-navy cooperation, bolstering the existing defence partnership, augmenting operational engagements, maritime security and promoting shared goals for a stable and secure maritime environment.Admiral Tripathi also met Rear Admiral Khun Aung Kyaw, Commander, Naval Training Command. Discussions focused on enhancing training cooperation and exploring future avenues of collaboration, with emphasis on improving interoperability and expanding training exchange programmes.At the Naval Training Command, the Navy Chief was briefed on Myanmar Navy’s training infrastructure and ongoing initiatives between the two navies, including the effectiveness of the mobile training team, reaffirming India’s commitment to capacity building and professional exchanges.Admiral Tripathi also formally handed over projects executed with the Government of India’s assistance, including a containerised small arms simulator and a rigid inflatable boat, aimed at augmenting maritime security in the Bay of Bengal region.Earlier, the Navy Chief was received at the Central Naval Command Headquarters in Yangon with a ceremonial Guard of Honour.During the visit, Admiral Tripathi is scheduled to hold bilateral discussions with General Ye Win Oo, Commander-in-Chief of the Myanmar Armed Forces; Myanmar Defence Minister General U Htun Aung; and Admiral Htein Win, Commander-in-Chief of the Myanmar Navy, along with other senior officials.The Indian Navy regularly engages with the Myanmar Navy through defence cooperation meetings, training exchanges and operational interactions, including the India-Myanmar Naval Exercise (IMNEX), Indo-Myanmar Coordinated Patrol (IMCOR), port visits and hydrographic surveys.