During wide-ranging discussions Than had with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and other leaders, he conveyed the "sincere commitment" of the current government in Myanmar to bring about democracy and sought India's support for this process.

The Prime Minister as also External Affairs Minister K Natwar Singh conveyed their best wishes to Than in his efforts to establish a democratic government in Myanmar.

They agreed with him that the transition to democracy was complex and yet it offered the best possibilities for redressing the problems of political stability and economic development, External Affairs Ministry spokesman Navtej Sarna told reporters here.

Under the Memorandum of Understanding for cooperation in non-traditional security issues signed by Natwar Singh and Myanmar Foreign Minister Nyan Win, both sides have committed themselves to enhance cooperation against terrorism, arms smuggling, money laundering, drug trafficking, organised crime, international economic crimes and cyber crimes.

The mechanism for cooperation includes exchange of information and personnel and cooperation between law enforcement agencies and joint research.

Than is the first Head of State from Myanmar to visit India in 24 years and the first formal interaction between the heads of government in 17 years.