A delegation led by Mr Sholban Kara-Ool, Deputy Chairman of the State Duma, Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, called on Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing at the parlour of Panglong Yeiktha in Taunggyi yesterday afternoon.
At the meeting, 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 exchange of visits to increase relations between people of both countries, further promotion of cooperation in all sectors between Myanmar and Russia, and meeting with officials from the Myanmar Election Commission and assistance from Russian to hold a free and fair election in Myanmar.
The meeting was also attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Union Minister for Planning and Finance U Win Shein, Chief of the 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 Mr Nikolai Listopadov and officials from the State Duma, Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation.
After the meeting, the Senior General and the Deputy Chairman of the State Duma exchanged gifts and had documentary photos taken. — MNA/TTA
