SAC Chairman Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing and delegation visit Novosibirsk State University and Higher Military Command School in Novosibirsk, Russia

Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing currently in the Russian Federation left for Novosibirsk by a flight from Pulkovo International Airport of St Petersburg accompanied by Myanmar Ambassador to the Russian Federation U Lwin Oo and Military Attaché Brig-Gen Moe Kyaw yesterday morning and they were seen off by officials of St Petersburg.
On arrival at Novosibirsk, they were welcomed by the officials.
Then, the Senior General and party visited the Novosibirsk State University and were welcomed by Rector Dr Mikhail Petrovich Fedoruk and officials concerned. The rector and officials explained research works of science and technology subjects, findings in chemistry, physics, applied mathematics and information technology, biology and geology, prediction and discoveries through modern technology for future prospective conditions, lab research and classrooms. Then, the Senior General raised questions about what he wanted to know.
At the meeting hall of the university, the rector played the video file of the lecture section of Novosibirsk State University and reported on the university status, curriculum for postgraduates, dormitory and stadiums for students. He also expressed the readiness to welcome Myanmar students.
After that, the Senior General discussed the criteria for selecting students and sending Myanmar military and civil trainees.
Then, the Senior General and the rector exchanged gifts, viewed round the campus and took commemorative photos.
Novosibirsk State University is a private research university. The university was founded in 1958, on the principles of integration of education and science, early involvement of students with research activities and the engagement of leading scientists in its teaching programmes. In 2022, Novosibirsk State University had 246th place in the rating of the QS World University Rankings.
The Senior General and party also visited the Higher Military Command School and were welcomed by Principal Major-General Markochin Segeri Gregorivich.
Then, they studied the small arms simulator room, firearms and target engagement system developed by the Russian Army.
In the evening, the Senior General and party attended the dinner party hosted by the Head of the Novosibirsk Government. The artistes performed traditional songs and dances during the dinner and the Senior General gave cash prizes to the performers. —MNA