Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Myanmar's military-backed president, Min Aung Hlaing, signaling that India intends to continue its engagement with Myanmar despite the military's controversial role. Indian officials, including national security adviser Ajit Doval, emphasized that this engagement is "not intended to be a commentary on the internal political arrangements" in Myanmar. This stance contrasts with international criticism of Myanmar's military leadership, especially following the ousting of Aung San Suu Kyi.

The debate centers on whether India's diplomatic approach prioritizes regional stability and strategic interests or inadvertently legitimizes a military regime with contested legitimacy.

The next steps involve monitoring India's foreign policy decisions regarding Myanmar over the coming months.