DEPUTY Prime Minister and Union Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar U Than Swe received Ms Julie Bish­op, Special Envoy of the Unit­ed Nations Secretary-General on Myanmar, yesterday at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Nay Pyi Taw.

They discussed matters to be coordinated between My­anmar and the United Nations concerning assistance and re­sponse efforts for the people affected by the earthquake. The Special Envoy also expressed her sincere condolences and empathy for the loss of lives and livelihoods caused by the Man­dalay earthquake that struck Myanmar.

Also, present at the meet­ing were senior officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. — MNA

Deputy Prime Minister Union Minister U Than Swe receives Special Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General on Myanmar Ms Julie Bishop in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday.

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