Nay pyi taw June 28
The high-level Myanmar delegation led by State Administration Council Chairman Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing and his wife Daw Kyu Kyu Hla who are on the official visit to the Republic of Buryatia of the Russian Fe-deration was hosted a dinner in their honour by Head of the Republic of Buryatia H.E. Mr. Alexey Sambuevich Tsydenov, this evening.
On arrival at the venue for dinner, the high-level Myanmar delegation led by SAC Chairman Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing and his wife Daw Kyu Kyu Hla were warmly welcomed by the Head of the Republic of Buryatia and officials.
At the dinner, the Head of the Republic of Buryatia extended greetings. He said that he warmly welcomed the high-level Myanmar delegation led by His Excellency Chairman of the State Administration Council and Prime Minister of the State to the Republic of Buryatia. Although both countries are geographically distant, they feel a deep sense of closeness. They also share the same religious faith, and based on these common spiritual values, they have been strengthening our cooperation in social and economic sectors. He is greatly honoured and delighted by the visit of the His Excellency to Buryatia.
In his speech, the Senior General also extended greetings. He said that now is his third visit to the beautiful and peaceful Republic of Buryatia, and each time he has arrived there, he feels a deep sense of tranquility. As a region where the majority of people practise Buddhism, Buryatia shares a strong spiritual and cultural connection with Myanmar. Religious exchanges between the two countries began in 2015 and have now lasted nearly a decade.
In addition to religious relations, both countries have also been cooperating in areas such as science and technology, industrial technology, and various other sectors. He expressed his firm belief that these collaborative efforts will continue to grow and strengthen in the future. Myanmar will continue to cooperate with the Russian Federation, including the Republic of Buryatia, in various sectors such as economy, healthcare, education, trade, and others. The Senior General extended his best wishes for the continued health, prosperity, and well-being of the Head of the Republic of Buryatia, as well as all the people of the region.
The Senior General, his wife and entourage had the dinner together with the Head of the Republic of Buryatia and officials.
During the dinner, traditional dance troupes from the National Theatre of the Republic of Buryatia presented songs and dances.
After the dinner, the Senior General and the Head of the Republic of Buryatia as well as the wife of the Senior General and the wife of the Head of the Republic of Buryatia exchanged gifts. The Senior General presented cash awards and gifts to the traditional dance troupe from the National Theatre.
