Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said, it is important to maintain security and stability along the long land and maritime borders of India and Myanmar. After holding talks with Myanmar's State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi in Nay Pyi Taw today, Mr Modi said, deepening relationship with Myanmar is a priority for India as a neighbour and also in the context of Act East Policy.<br/><br/>He said, India would like to contribute to Myanmar's development efforts as part of our Sabka Saath Sabka Vikaas initiative. The Prime Minister said, India stands with Myanmar over the issue of violence in the Rakhine state which has led to loss of innocent lives.<br/><br/>He said, India wants all stake holders to work towards preserving Myanmar's unity and territorial integrity. Mr Modi also announced to grant gratis visa to Myanmarese citizens who wish to visit India. He also announced that 40 Myanmar citizens languishing in Indian jails will be released soon.<br/><br/>Speaking on the occasion, Ms. Suu Kyi thanked India for taking a strong stand on the terror threat that Myanmar faced recently. She said, together India and Myanmar can ensure that terrorism is not allowed to take root on their soil or on the soil of neighbouring countries.<br/><br/>Earlier during the meeting, Mr Modi presented Ms. Suu Kyi a special reproduction of the original research proposal that she had submitted for fellowship at the Indian Institute of Advanced Study at Shimla in May 1986. The research proposal was titled "The Growth and Development of Burmese and Indian Intellectual Traditions Under Colonialism: A Comparative Study.