Yangon, March 25 -- In a significant step towards fostering stronger Buddhist connections between India and Myanmar, a high-level delegation from the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) concluded a four-day visit to Myanmar.

The delegation, led by IBC Secretary General Shartse Khensur Rinpoche Jangchup Choeden, engaged in extensive discussions with Myanmar's government officials, academic institutions, monastic bodies, and media representatives to explore avenues for collaboration.

"The visit comes in the wake of India's recognition of Pali as a classical Indian language in October 2024, a move that has revitalized academic and spiritual interest in the language", said a press statement by IBC.

Given Myanmar's deep-rooted Buddhi...