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Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is in India as the chief guest for the Republic Day celebrations.
The escalating conflict in Myanmar, where the military junta has been losing control over regions like Chin, Rakhine, and Sagaing, will be a central topic in talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Both India and Indonesia are pushing for dialogue between Myanmar’s military junta and ethnic armed groups.
India recently hosted ethnic armed organizations and members of the exiled National Unity Government of Myanmar, following Indonesia's similar efforts.
The two sides will discuss broader regional concerns, including tensions in the South China Sea.
The Myanmar issue has been on the ASEAN agenda since the February 2021 military coup, with Indonesia continuing to play a key diplomatic role.
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