PRESIDENT of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar U Min Aung Hlaing departed Nay Pyi Taw by special flight yesterday morning for an official visit to the Russian Federation.
At 1:25 pm local time, the President and his delegation arrived at Almaty International Airport in Kazakhstan, where Almaty Governor Mr Darkhan Satybaldy, the deputy minister for Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan and other officials welcomed them.
The President later met Governor Mr Darkhan Satybaldy at the airport VIP lounge. They discussed Myanmar’s recent general election and the government’s efforts towards national development and peace, as well as Myanmar’s expanding relations with regional and international countries.
They also discussed strengthening bilateral ties between Myanmar and Kazakhstan through high-level visits and cooperation in trade, education, culture and tourism.
After the meeting, the Almaty Governor presented a commemorative gift to President U Min Aung Hlaing, who reciprocated with gifts for the Governor and his delegation.
The Myanmar delegation subsequently departed Almaty International Airport for Russia, where they were seen off by the Almaty Governor, the deputy minister for Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan and other officials. — MNA/ST
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