New Delhi: State Counsellor of Myanmar Aung San Suu Kyi called on President Ram NathKovind at RashtrapatiBhavan on Saturday. During the conversation, the President said, Myanmar occupies the highest priority for India under its ‘Neighbourhood First’ and ‘Act East’ policies. 

He assured India’s continued support to Myanmar in its peace process, and efforts towards national reconciliation and economic and social development. The President said, India-Myanmar relationship will get a boost if strong political and cultural bonds are supported by commerce. 

He said, bilateral trade of just over 2 billion dollar is not reflective of close ties and there is immense scope for cooperation in sectors such as power, renewable energy, hydrocarbons and health. 

He said, India had a longstanding relationship with her and her family and RashtrapatiBhavan and the Mughal Gardens also have a special connection with her. The President presented her bush roses from the Long Garden of RashtrapatiBhavan.