Myanmar President Tours JNPA, Hails Port Infrastructure

Mumbai:

Port Wings News Network:

Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA), India’s largest container port, had the honour of hosting Min Aung Hlaing, President of Myanmar, on 2 June 2026. Myanmar’s President was accompanied by an official delegation comprising of 67 officials.

Upon arrival at JNPA, the delegation was warmly welcomed by Gaurav Dayal, IAS, Chairperson, JNPA, along with the Heads of Departments of JNPA.

During the visit, the delegation was given a comprehensive presentation on JNPA’s port infrastructure, operational capabilities, capacity expansion initiatives, strategic development projects, sustainability measures, and future growth roadmap.

The presentation also highlighted the development of the Vadhvan Port Project, envisioned as one of India’s largest deep-draft ports and a key driver of maritime trade growth in the region.

The President remarked that JNPA’s emergence as India’s number one port reflects its operational excellence and robust service capabilities.

He conveyed Myanmar’s interest in advancing port development initiatives and emphasized the delegation’s keen interest in understanding the sector better, learning from JNPA’s experience, and exploring opportunities for knowledge exchange and cooperation.

Speaking on the occasion, Gaurav Dayal said, “It was a privilege to welcome His Excellency Mr Min Aung Hlaing, President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, and the esteemed delegation to JNPA. The visit provided an excellent opportunity to showcase India’s maritime capabilities, JNPA’s operational excellence, and our future-oriented development initiatives, including the Vadhvan Port Project. We look forward to strengthening maritime and trade cooperation between India and Myanmar and exploring avenues for enhanced regional connectivity and economic collaboration.”

The delegation also visited the port vicinity to gain first-hand insight into the port’s efficient functioning, cargo handling operations, and integrated logistics ecosystem. The visit provided an opportunity to showcase JNPA’s world-class infrastructure and its contribution to facilitating international trade. The visit underscores the growing importance of maritime cooperation and regional partnerships in advancing trade, connectivity, and sustainable economic development across the wider Indo-Pacific region.