Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing paid official State visits to the Russian Federation at the invitation of President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin and to the Republic of Belarus at the invitation of President of the Republic of Belarus Aleksandr Gregoryevich Lukashenko and left Tolmachevo Airport of Novosibirsk, the Russian Federation, yesterday afternoon. The Senior General and party were seen off at the airport by Governor of Novosibirsk Mr Travnikov Andrey Alexandrovich, Myanmar Ambassador to the Russian Federation U Thit Linn Ohn, the Myanmar Consul-General and officials.

The Senior General was accompanied by Council Joint Secretary General Ye Win Oo, Council member General Nyo Saw, Union Ministers U Than Swe, Admiral Moe Aung, Dr Kan Zaw, U Ko Ko Lwin and Dr Myo Thein Kyaw, Chief Minister of Bago Region U Myo Swe Win, senior Tatmadaw officers from the Office of the Commander-in-Chief, deputy ministers, military and civilian officials.
On 4 March during the visits to the Russian Federation and Belarus, the Senior General met Russian Federation President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, Speaker of Hluttaw and officials from the Government of the Russian Federation to talk about relevant sectors and attended the Myanmar-Russia Business Forum. Moreover, the Senior General opened the Myanmar Consulates-General in Saint Petersburg and Novosibirsk. The high-level Myanmar goodwill delegation signed the agreements between two governments of Myanmar and Russia and memoranda of understanding on cooperation in economy and conducted the enhancement of friendly relations and cooperation between the two countries.
On 7 March, the Senior General held talks with Belarusian President Aleksandr Gregoryevich Lukashenko, the Speaker of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly and officials of the Belarusian Government and delivered a speech at the Myanmar-Belarus Business Summit. Moreover, the Myanmar delegation signed the agreements between two governments and MoU on economic cooperation.
On the way back to Myanmar, the Senior General replied to queries raised by media aboard the special aeroplane. On arrival back at the Nay Pyi Taw Tatmadaw Airport yesterday evening, the high-level Myanmar goodwill delegation led by the Senior General was welcomed back by SAC Vice-Chairman Deputy Prime Minister Vice-Senior General Soe Win, Council Secretary General Aung Lin Dwe, council members, Union ministers, senior Tatmadaw officers from the Office of the Commander-in-Chief, the commander of Nay Pyi Taw Command, officials from the Embassy of the Russian Federation to Myanmar and the Military Attaché Office.
The Myanmar delegation led by the Senior General left Nay Pyi Taw and visited Novosibirsk, Moscow, Saint Petersburg, and Samara of the Russian Federation, as well as Minsk in the Republic of Belarus. During its visit, the delegation experienced temperatures ranging from -2 to -12 degrees Celsius (cold conditions) due to the climatic differences between Myanmar and these countries.
The total round-trip distance covered was over 10,000 miles. Ethnic children, the band, pompom dance troupes, traditional dance troupes, artistes and residents took positions from the ladder of the aeroplane to the VIP lounge of the airport and the roundabout to the Tatmadaw Airport to welcome back the high-level Myanmar delegation led by the Senior General for praising his efforts during the trip day and night to grasp opportunities of cooperation between the people and businesspersons in enhancement of agriculture, economic, trade, academic and tourism sectors with these countries for the sake of Myanmar. They welcomed back and honoured the Myanmar delegation with loud cheers and great enthusiasm by holding the vinyl posters bearing “May the friendship between Russia and Myanmar be long-lasting.
May the comprehensive strategic cooperation between Russia and Myanmar continue to expand across various sectors. We warmly welcome Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Chairman of the SAC and Prime Minister, for his efforts in strengthening Russia-Myanmar relations. May Russia and Myanmar always stand together in friendship.
May Myanmar-Russia cooperation achieve lasting success. May Belarus-Myanmar friendship be enduring and strong. Warmly welcome to Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, who has endeavoured for the all-round development of Myanmar in addition to a heartfelt welcome to the Prime Minister and delegation, and strengthening Russia-Myanmar friendship.”
They also waved miniature flags of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus and chanted “May Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, who is striving for the nation, religion, and faith be in good health. May the Russia-Myanmar friendship and the Belarus-Myanmar friendship be long-lasting and strong. May they be firm and enduring.”
On arrival back at the airport, Leader of the Information Team of the State Administration Council Maj-Gen Zaw Min Tun who accompanied the Senior General replied to questions raised by media.—MNA/TTA

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THE Yangon Region Public Transport Committee (YRTC) has planned to increase the number of daily operating YBS buses from 3,500 to 4,000 by the 2025 matriculation examination, said its joint secretary U Lyan Cing Mang at a media conference on 7 March.

The Yangon Region Government has instructed the YRTC to expand the number of bus routes to facilitate the transportation of students to and from their schools during the examination from 17 to 22 March.

“On those days, YBS vehicles will run with shorter intervals than usual. There are currently around 3,500 YBS vehicles running daily, and we aim to run around 4,000 per day during the examination period. We will run more buses before 9 am, which is the starting time for the examination. CNG has been arranged to avoid any inconvenience,” he said.

YRTC has given necessary instructions to 10 inspection teams and responsible personnel at bus stops and routes to ensure convenient travels for students to schools, no traffic congestion, and smooth, disciplined operation of vehicles.

For emergency matters, individuals can contact the YRTC call centre at 09 448147149, 09 448147153, and 09 448147154.

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State Administration Council Chairman Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, currently in the Russian Federation, received a delegation led by Russia-ASEAN Economic Commission Chairman Mr Ivan Polyakov at the meeting room of Hotel Radisson Collection in Moscow on the evening of 4 March.
At the meeting, both sides cordially discussed the functions of the commission, the development of cooperation in the agricultural sector between Myanmar and the Russian Federation, prospects to export watermelon, mango and other fruits of Myanmar to the Russian Federation, plans to recycle waste, cooperation in aerospace and technology, and economic cooperation between the two countries.
The meeting was attended together with the Senior General by SAC Joint Secretary General Ye Win Oo, Council Member General Nyo Saw, Union Ministers, the Myanmar Ambassador to the Russian Federation and officials. The Russia-ASEAN Economic Commission Chairman was accompanied by commission officials. — MNA/TTA

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Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, currently in Moscow of the Russian Federation, received Vice-Chairman Mr Sholban Kara-Ool of the State Duma of the Russian Federation at Radisson Collection Hotel in Moscow yesterday afternoon.
They cordially discussed the implementation of the discussed measures to cooperate between the Hluttaws of both countries, sending Myanmar delegations to the State Duma for the exchange of experiences, and further promotion of friendly relations between two Hluttaws of both countries.
The Senior General also received Head of Kalmykia Republic of the Russian Federation Mr Batu Khasikov and party to talk about the establishment of a pagoda or a Buddha image by Myanmar in the Buddha Park of Kalmykia Republic and goodwill visits of the Myanmar delegation to Kalmykia Republic.
After the meeting, the Senior General and the Head of Kalmykia Republic posed for documentary photos. — MNA/TTA

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Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, currently in Moscow of the Russian Federation, held a meeting with Minister of Defence of the Russian Federation Mr Andrei Removich at the meeting hall of the Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation yesterday.
On arrival at the Ministry of Defence, the Senior General and his entourage were cordially welcomed by the Minister of Defence of the Russian Federation.
At the meeting, they frankly discussed cooperation in all areas of the defence sector between the two countries, improvement of civilian and military relations between the two countries and two Tatmadaws with a plan to further promote relations, cooperation in providing humanitarian aid, and enhancement of cooperation in military technology.
The meeting was also attended by SAC Joint Secretary General Ye Win Oo, Council Member General Nyo Saw, National Security Adviser Admiral Moe Aung, Myanmar Ambassador to the Russian Federation U Thit Linn Ohn, senior Tatmadaw officers of the Office of the Commander-in-Chief (Army) and the Myanmar Military Attaché (Army, Navy and Air). The Minister of Defence of the Russian Federation was accompanied by Secretary Mr Sergey Kuzhugetovichb Shoigu of the Russian Federation Security Council, officials of the Ministry of Defence and senior officers from the Russian armed forces. — MNA/TTA

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A high-level Myanmar delegation led by Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung
Hlaing, who is on an official visit to Russia, left Vnukovo International Airport in Moscow yesterday.
Russian Minister of Economic Development Mr Maxim Reshetnikov, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, officials, and the Guard of Honour saw off the senior general and his entourage.
At the airport, the Senior General received the salute of the Guard of Honour of the Russian Federation, and the Guard of Honour played the national anthems of both countries.
The Senior General and entourage arrived at Pulikovo Airport in Saint Petersburg in the evening, local time. The Senior General and his entourage were welcomed by Chairman Mr Grigoriev of the External Relations Committee of Saint Petersburg, Myanmar Consul-General U Aung Pe Thet and officials. — MNA/KTZH

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STATE Administration Council Chairman Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, who is currently in the Russian Federation at the invitation of President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, held an exclusive meeting with President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin at Kremlin Palace in Moscow .
The Senior General was cordially greeted by the President of the Russian Federation before the meeting. The meeting was also attended by SAC Joint Secretary General Ye Win Oo, Council Member General Nyo Saw, Union Ministers U Than Swe and Admiral Moe Aung, and Myanmar Ambassador to the Russian Federation U Thit Linn Ohn. The President of the Russian Federation was accompanied by the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, the Foreign Relations Assistant Officer for the Foreign Policy of the President of the Russian Federation, the Minister for Industry and Trade, and officials as well as heads of the government.

At the meeting, President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin said that he was delighted to meet the Prime Minister for the second time. The current visit of the Prime Minister will greatly contribute to strengthening the friendship and cooperation between the two countries. During this visit, agreements for bilateral cooperation will be signed. Trade relations between our two nations have also improved compared to the past. Moreover, the two countries continue to collaborate on international platforms.
Once again, he expressed his pleasure in their meeting here in Moscow.
In his speech, the Senior General said that he thanked the President for the meeting in Moscow. It was the second meeting now after the meeting at the 7th Far East Economic Forum. Russia is a good and long-time friend of Myanmar.
Despite the geographical distance, both countries share a close and friendly relationship. Historically, Myanmar and Russia have been maintaining cooperation and understanding. The diplomatic relations between the two nations have now reached the 77th anniversary. Meetings and discussions like this are highly beneficial for both countries. The Senior General said he would also like
to express his gratitude for this opportunity in dialogue.
They also exchanged views on the enhancement of friendly relations and cooperation between the two countries, manufacturing and trade measures, economic development matters, cooperation in investment, agriculture and livestock and other sectors.
The Senior General and the President of the Russian Federation attended the bilateral meeting.
At the meeting, ministers from both countries discussed the education and health sector, science and technology sector, manufacturing and trade sector, economic sector and prospects of cooperation in other sectors. The Senior General and the Russian Federation President had necessary discussions.
Next, the agreements and memoranda of understanding were exchanged between the two governments. In the presence of the Senior General and the Russian Federation President, the Myanmar Ambassador to the Russian Federation and relevant Union ministers and relevant ministers and officials from the Russian Federation signed the agreements and exchanged notes. These agreements and MoU were the agreement on education qualification identification and bilateral recognition of degrees between the two countries, memoranda of understanding on taxation, MoU on health issues, memoranda of cooperation in culture and sports sectors, MoU on cooperation in nuclear and radiation safety rules for peacefully using atomic energy, MoU on cooperation in geological exploration business and technology, MoU on cooperation in space exploration and usage arena with peaceful purpose, and a joint declaration on successful coordination over the draft agreement on investment promotion and protection between the two countries.
The SAC Chairman Prime Minister and the President of the Russian Federation released the joint declaration of the two countries to media. The joint declaration and dialogues between both sides will be published separately. — MNA/TTA

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AT the invitation of President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, a high-level Myanmar delegation led by Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing yesterday morning left Nay Pyi Taw Tatmadaw Airport by special aeroplane to pay an official visit to the Russian Federation.
The Senior General and his party were seen off at the airport by SAC Vice-Chairman Deputy Prime Minister Vice-Senior General Soe Win, the SAC Secretary, council members, Union ministers, senior Tatmadaw officers from the Office of the Commander-in-Chief (Army), the commander of Nay Pyi Taw Command, officials from the Embassy and the office of Military Attaché of the Russian Federation to Myanmar.
The Senior General is accompanied by SAC Joint Secretary General Ye Win Oo, Council member General Nyo Saw, Union Ministers U Than Swe, Admiral Moe Aung, Dr Kan Zaw, U Ko Ko Lwin and Dr Myo Thein Kyaw, Bago Region Chief Minister U Myo Swe Win, senior Tatmadaw officers from the Office of the Commander-in-Chief, deputy ministers, and military and civilian officials.
During the visit, the Myanmar delegation led by the Senior General will meet President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin of the Russian Federation, the Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, the Chairman of the State Duma, and officials of the Russian Government. Moreover, the Myanmar delegation will hold talks about further strengthening strategic cooperation in all sectors including friendly relations, economic and security sectors between the two governments and peoples of both countries.
The high-level Myanmar delegation arrived at Vnukovo International Airport in Moscow in the evening Russian Standard Time. The Senior General and his entourage were welcomed by Mr Maxim Reshetnikov, Minister of Economic Development of the Russian Federation, the Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation and officials, Myanmar Ambassador to the Russian Federation U Thit Linn Ohn, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Myanmar Mr Iskander Azizov, and Myanmar Military Attaché (Army, Navy and Air) Brig-Gen Moe Kyaw.
At the airport, the Senior General was accorded a ceremonial welcome by the Guard of Honour of the Russian Federation following the traditional protocol for welcoming visiting heads of state on an official friendship visit.
During the ceremony, the Guard of Honour played the national anthems of both countries as a mark of respect. Moreover, the Senior General took the march-past salute from the Russian Federation’s Guard of Honour.
The Minister of Economic Development of the Russian Federation introduced officials of the Russian Government to the Senior General who also introduced his entourage.
The Guard of Honour of the Russian Federation marched past the Senior General. This year, the Russia-Myanmar diplomatic relations turned 77 years with bilateral relations, exchanges of State leaders and improvement in sector-wise cooperation.
Moreover, a plan is underway to enhance further promotion of relations between the two countries. — MNA/TTA

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YANGON Payment Service has planned to provide a new service that YPS pre-paid cards will be going to sell at private companies.
As YPS corporate service, YPS will go to sell cards at private companies for either use or resell, in order to offer an efficient transport service for companies at peak hour. Door to door refill service will also be offered, said YPS service.
At present, YPS card and YPS QR services are available for more than 100 bus lines. YPS has more than 200,000 card subscribers and more than 150,000 who use QR code service, said an official from Asia Starmar Transport Intelligent in a press conference held on 19 December at YRTC headquarters.
For more information, inquires can be made to YPS Facebook page or Viber number 09254380054. According to YRTC’s statistics, more than 130 YBS bus lines commute 1.5million people by more than 3,500 buses on a daily basis. — MT/ZS

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At the invitation of Mr Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, State Administration Council Chairman and Prime Minister of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, will pay an official goodwill visit to the Russian Federation in the coming days.
During the goodwill visit, the Myanmar delegation will meet Russian President Mr Vladimir Putin, the Speaker of the State Duma of the Russian Federation, and other officials from the Russian government to discuss issues related to friendship, economic affairs and security, and to strengthen strategic cooperation across all sectors. Members of the State Administration Council, Union Ministers, and senior officials will accompany the Prime Minister.
Information Team
State Administration Council

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