A ceremony to commemorate the National Day and Armed Forces Day of the Republic of Korea (ROK) was held at Hilton Hotel in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday afternoon.
Union Election Commission Chairperson U Hla Thein and wife Daw Aye Thida attended the ceremony.
The ceremony commenced with the playing of the national anthems of Myanmar and South Korea.
Afterwards, ROK Ambassador to Myanmar Mr. Lee Sang-hwa and Union Minister for the Office of the Union Government U Thaung Tun delivered messages of greetings and honors.
Next, Union Minister U Thaung Tun, Lt-Gen Win Bo Shein from the Commander-in-Chief (Army) office, Ambassador Lee Sang-hwa and Colonel Hwang Sandeok cut a cake commemorating the National and Armed Forces Day of ROK.
The attendees then watched cultural dances performed by Myanmar and Korean artistes.
Afterwards, ROK Ambassador and wife hosted dinner for the attendees.
Union Ministers Dr. Pe Myint, U Ohn Win, Dr. Than Myint, Dr. Myo Thein Gyi, U Han Zaw, Nai Thet Lwin, Union Attorney General U Tun Tun Oo, Lt-Gen Win Bo Shein, Nay Pyi Taw Command Commander Maj-Gen Myint Maw and their wives, Deputy Ministers, high ranking Tatmadaw officers, departmental officials, foreign Ambassadors to Myanmar and diplomats, representatives from United Nations and other invited guests also attended the ceremony.
