1.Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing has assured that he will not allow use of his country’s territory by groups that pose a security threat to Indian interests. The concern was raised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who hosted Mr. Hlaing at the Hyderabad House where broad-spectrum conversations were held, including calls for dialogue between the military junta-backed government and the pro-democracy Opposition. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said the discussion was “free-wheeling” and included the issue of continued detention of former leader and Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/myanmar-assures-india-its-territory-wont-be-used-against-new-delhis-security-interests/article71048243.ece 2.The United States is likely to assure India that no additional tariffs under Section 301 will be imposed if the two countries conclude an interim trade agreement before July 24, when the current 10 per cent baseline tariff window is scheduled to expire, acco...