1. At the invitation of His Excellency U Win Myint,
President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, the Right Honourable Mrs.
Bidya Devi Bhandari, President of Nepal, paid a State Visit to Myanmar from 16
to 20 October 2019. She was accompanied by a high-level Nepali delegation
comprising of the Honourable Mr. Pradeep Kumar Gyawali, Minister for Foreign
Affairs and high ranking government officials.
2. This visit, the first by a Head of State to Myanmar in
the past 39 years, reinforces the bonds of friendship and the tradition of
high-level interaction between leaders of the two countries. It is also a
historic, important milestone in the bilateral relations reflecting the
hallmark of the close and friendly ties between the two countries.
3. A ceremonial welcome was accorded to President Bhandari
at the Presidential Palace in Nay Pyi Taw on 17 October, 2019. Following the
ceremony, President U Win Myint and President Bhandari held a bilateral meeting
where both leaders had cordial discussions and exchanged views on the promotion
of bilateral relations and cooperation as well as closer collaboration in
regional and multilateral spheres. President U Win Myint hosted a State Banquet
in honour of the visiting Nepali President and her entourage.
4. Her Excellency Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, State Counsellor of
the Republic of the Union of Myanmar called on the President Bhandari on the
same day. They held discussions in a friendly atmosphere, exchanging views on
bilateral, regional and multilateral issues of common interest. The State
Counsellor and the President of Nepal also witnessed the signing of the
following Memoranda of Understanding:
i. Tourism Cooperation between Myanmar and Nepal;
ii. Cultural Cooperation between Myanmar and Nepal
5. During the meetings, the leaders extolled the
commonalities, culture and traditions which have established close affinities
between the two peoples and countries. Both sides discussed matters pertaining
to the enhancement of bilateral cooperation, particularly in the areas of
tourism, trade and investment, transportation, industry and culture. Noting the
existing potential for investment, the two sides agreed to work together to
facilitate the promotion of bilateral trade and investments.
6. On the same day, Senior-General Min Aung Hlaing,
Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Services, also called on thePresident of
Nepal.
7. Myanmar reaffirmed its readiness to render support for
the success of the Nepali Government’s “Visit Nepal Year (2020)” and for the National
objective of “Prosperous Nepal, Happy Nepali”.
8. Bearing in mind that the establishment of diplomatic
relations will mark the 60th anniversary in 2020, both sides agreed to
commemorate the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of
diplomatic ties between Myanmar and Nepal by jointly hosting a series of events
in both countries.
9. The leaders also acknowledged with great pleasure the
role of Nepali diasporas in Myanmar in forging the existing bonds of friendship
between Myanmar and Nepal by integrating well into Myanmar society, sharing in
a peaceful, happy and harmonious life.
10. The two sides reaffirmed their commitments to work
closely, not only in the bilateral context but also in regional and
multilateral fora, including BIMSTEC and the United Nations, based on shared
views on a number of issues of common interest.
11. While in Myanmar, the delegation led by the Nepali
President visited cultural and historical sites of significance and met with
the people of Nepali origin.
12. President Bhandari expressed her deep appreciation to
President U Win Myint and First Lady Daw Cho Cho for the warm welcome and
exceptional hospitality extended to her and the Nepali delegation during their
stay in Myanmar.
Nay Pyi Taw
20 October 2019
Ref: The Global New Light of Myanmar
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