Modi arrives in 'beautiful' Myanmar

Update: 2010-09-15 00:00 GMT

Nay Pyi Taw, Nov 11 (IANS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in the Myanmar capital on the first leg of his three-nation tour today and described India's immediate southeast Asian neighbour as "beautiful".

"Landed in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar, to a very warm welcome! Great being in this beautiful country," Modi said in a tweet. He also posted a picture.

Modi was given a guard of honour on his arrival and welcomed by people dressed in their traditional attires.

India sees Myanmar as the "natural bridge" to southeast Asia.

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