India, July 22 -- The 14-day India-Myanmar Peacekeeping Training Course, conducted by Centre for UN Peacekeeping, New Delhi, commenced on Monday.

"It will focus on de-escalation, conflict management and protection of civilians," read an X post issued by the Indian Embassy in Myanmar.

Defence & Security Cooperation between the two countries has strengthened over the years.

"CNS Admiral Sunil Lamba (1-4 Nov 2016) and COAS Gen. Bipin Rawat (27-31 May 2017) visited Myanmar and held wide-ranging discussions on enhancing the scope of defence relations," read the statement issued the Indian Embassy in Myanmar.

In July 2017, Sr Gen Min Aung Hliang, C-in-C Myanmar Defense Services visited India, in what was his second visit in as many years, g...