Guwahati: With an aim to strengthen cooperation for cracking down on rebels anddrug traffickers, Myanmarand Indiahave held discussions on border security and effective management of theirfrontier.

The 13th national-level meeting of border authorities of the two countries washeld in Myanmar'snew administrative capital Nay Pyi Taw Wednesday, the state-run New Light ofMyanmar reported today.

The Indian delegation, headed by Home Secretary V K Duggal, discussed securityissues, measures to prevent drug trafficking, border management, border tradeand trans-border development plans with Myanmarese authorities led by DeputyMinister of Home Affairs Brig Gen Phone Swe.

Duggal is on a four-day visit to Myanmar since Tuesday. Myanmar has assured India that it will not allowmilitants from the northeast to operate from its soil.

During External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee's visit to Myanmar inJanuary, the two countries agreed to enhance cooperation in many areas withspecial emphasis on border management, security and an anti-narcotics drive.

The Khaplang faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) hadlast month claimed that Myanmarese soldiers launched a crackdown on its cadresin the neighbouring country. NSCN-K is led by S S Khaplang, a Naga from Myanmar.