The Myanmar Government is treating the crackdown on online scams and illegal gambling as a national duty, carrying it out in close cooperation with neighbouring countries.
A delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand Mr Sihasak Phuangketkeow paid a courtesy call on President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar U Min Aung Hlaing at the Presidential Palace Reception Hall in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday afternoon.
The President of Myanmar and the Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs cordially discussed the ongoing progress in friendship and cooperation between Myanmar and Thailand as good neighbouring countries; and the current situation in which an elected government is serving State duties in Myanmar, will continue to maintain constructive and beneficial cooperation with ASEAN, and will further engage and cooperate with individual ASEAN member states based on existing friendly relations; and the role of Myanmar as an important member state of ASEAN, and ASEAN as also importance to Myanmar.
They also focused on the endeavours of the Myanmar government in tackling the fight against online scams and gambling, which have been adversely affecting the socioeconomic lives of people in Myanmar, Thailand and other countries around the world, as a national responsibility, in cooperation with neighbouring countries, it has been intensifying efforts to crack down on these activities effectively and decisively; and enhancement of cooperation between the two countries in conducting environmental conservation, prevention of flooding and water pollution along rivers and creeks; and the efforts to promote cooperation in border region peace and stability along with border trade.
They also exchanged views on the ways to further enhance cooperation in the energy sector; Thailand’s assistance and cooperation in Myanmar’s domestic peace process; and bilateral cooperation on matters concerning Myanmar migrant workers in Thailand, particularly ensuring their safety and security, safeguarding their full labour rights; and providing them with protection in accordance with the laws of both countries.
After the meeting, the President and the Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs had documentary photos taken together with the attendees.
Also present at the meeting were Union Ministers U Khin Maung Yi, Lt-Gen Yar Pyae, U Tin Maung Swe and U Aung Kyaw Hoe, Lt-Gen Than Htaik from the Office of the Commander-in-Chief (Army), and officials. The Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs was accompanied by Ambassador of Thailand to Myanmar Mr Tor Saralamba, Advisor to the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mr Kallayana Vipattipumiprates; and delegation members. — MNA/TTA
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