Chairman of State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing Receives Delegation led by Deputy Chairman of the State Duma, Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation

Chairman of State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing Receives Delegation led by Deputy Chairman of the State Duma, Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation

The Chairman of the State Administration Council (SAC) Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing received a delegation led by Mr. Sholban Kara-Ool, Deputy Chairman of the State Duma, Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, at the parlour of Panglong Yeiktha in Taunggyi on 30 May.

During the call, they cordially discussed the situation to further promote existing friendly relations as this year turns 75 for Myanmar-Russia diplomatic relations, further promotion of mutual cooperation in all sectors of both countries, cooperation in transport and electric power generation sectors in Myanmar, sending scholarship students from Myanmar to Russian Federation for development of human resources in science and technological sectors, plans of Russian Federation to provide assistance to severe cyclonic storm Mocha-hit areas, enhancement of tourism sector between two countries, meeting with officials from the Myanmar Election Commission and assistance for holding free and fair elections to be offered by the Russian Federation during the election period. Then, they exchanged gifts and had documentary photos taken.

Also present at the call together with the SAC Chairman Prime Minister were Deputy Prime Minister Union Minister for Planning and Finance U Win Shein, Chief of General Staff (Army, Navy and Air) General Maung Maung Aye and officials. The Deputy Chairman of the State Duma, Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation was accompanied by Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Myanmar H.E. Mr. Nikolay LISTOPADOV and officials of the State Duma.

Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar Newspaper (31-5-2023)