Myanmar, Lao PDR to initiate strategic partnership countries

 

President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar U Min Aung Hlaing, on his State Visit to the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, held talks with President of the National Assembly of Laos Dr Xaysomphone Phomvihane at the Lao National Assembly Office yesterday afternoon.

At the talks, they frankly discussed the first State Visit of President U Min Aung Hlaing to Laos among ASEAN member states, Myanmar’s efforts to hold the free and fair multiparty democratic general election successfully, and State responsibilities being served by the Hluttaw and the government elected by the people, enhancement of the women’s role in the sectors of development, peace and stability for the State.

They also exchanged views that a general election has been held in Myanmar and a new government is carrying out the responsibilities of the State. Similarly, a general election was recently held in Lao PDR, and a new government is also performing its national duties. Therefore, there are prospects for further strengthening cooperation between the two governments and the two legislatures.

Their discussions focused on the bilateral cooperation between Hluttaws to contribute much to the development of both countries, strenuous efforts of the Myanmar government for national development, improvement of international relations, mutual support and encouragement between the two countries as Myanmar and Laos joined ASEAN at the same time, and the plan to cement bilateral cooperation between the two Hluttaws and improve Myanmar and Laos as the strategic partnership countries.

As the President left the Lao National Assembly Office, the President of the Lao National Assembly saw him off cordially.

The meeting was also attended by Union ministers, the Shan State chief minister, senior Tatmadaw officers from the Office of the Commander-in-Chief, deputy ministers the Myanmar Ambassador to Laos, and officials. The President of the Lao National Assembly was accompanied by officials of the Lao National Assembly.

MNA/TTA

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