International acceptance of Mir cards grows despite sanctions — Bank of Russia.

Currently, apart from Russia the Mir card is accepted in 13 countries. Russia’s Mir card is being accepted in more countries worldwide even despite sanctions, head of the Bank of Russia Elvira Nabiullina said at the State Duma, the lower house of the Russian parliament.

"Despite the sanctions, we are gradually expanding the acceptance of Mir cards in friendly countries our tourists go to," she said.

Currently, apart from Russia the Mir card is accepted in 13 countries. Russia’s Mir card is being accepted in more countries worldwide even despite sanctions, head of the Bank of Russia Elvira Nabiullina said at the State Duma, the lower house of the Russian parliament.

"Despite the sanctions, we are gradually expanding the acceptance of Mir cards in friendly countries our tourists go to," she said.

Currently, apart from Russia the Mir card is accepted in 13 countries. In nine of them (Armenia, Venezuela, Vietnam, Kazakhstan, Laos, Moldova, Myanmar, Tajikistan and Nicaragua) the payment system operates with restrictions - at the discretion of banks or points of sale - or not throughout the entire territory of the country. Mir is accepted everywhere in Abkhazia, Belarus, Cuba and South Ossetia.

Six countries are in the beginning stages of accepting Mir cards on their territory: Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Thailand and Sri Lanka. Another three - Egypt, Iran and Mauritius - have announced plans to welcome Mir as well. And six more countries are ready to talk about its introduction. In recent years, Mir has stopped being accepted in Turkey, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan.

Link - https://tass.com/economy/1939839

Currently, apart from Russia the Mir card is accepted in 13 countries. Russia’s Mir card is being accepted in more countries worldwide even despite sanctions, head of the Bank of Russia Elvira Nabiullina said at the State Duma, the lower house of the Russian parliament.

"Despite the sanctions, we are gradually expanding the acceptance of Mir cards in friendly countries our tourists go to," she said.

Currently, apart from Russia the Mir card is accepted in 13 countries. In nine of them (Armenia, Venezuela, Vietnam, Kazakhstan, Laos, Moldova, Myanmar, Tajikistan and Nicaragua) the payment system operates with restrictions - at the discretion of banks or points of sale - or not throughout the entire territory of the country. Mir is accepted everywhere in Abkhazia, Belarus, Cuba and South Ossetia.

Six countries are in the beginning stages of accepting Mir cards on their territory: Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Thailand and Sri Lanka. Another three - Egypt, Iran and Mauritius - have announced plans to welcome Mir as well. And six more countries are ready to talk about its introduction. In recent years, Mir has stopped being accepted in Turkey, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan.

Link - https://tass.com/economy/1939839

EU Provides €2.5 Million Aid for Myanmar’s Earthquake Affectees

Brussels (TDI): The European Union has announced €2.5 Million in humanitarian aid to Myanmar for the people affected by a 7.7 magnitude earthquake that hit the country on Friday.

According to Hadja Lahbib, the EU Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness, and Crisis Management, “EU is already providing €2.5mil in emergency aid for people affected by this morning’s earthquake in Myanmar. This will help address the immediate needs of the most vulnerable.”

Brussels (TDI): The European Union has announced €2.5 Million in humanitarian aid to Myanmar for the people affected by a 7.7 magnitude earthquake that hit the country on Friday.

According to Hadja Lahbib, the EU Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness, and Crisis Management, “EU is already providing €2.5mil in emergency aid for people affected by this morning’s earthquake in Myanmar. This will help address the immediate needs of the most vulnerable.”

She further announced that the European Union has activated its Copernicus satellite service to facilitate earthquake impact assessment.

The European Union has released €2.5 million as immediate emergency aid for the victims of  the earthquake.

Source : The Diplomatic Insight

Read more: https://thediplomaticinsight.com/eu-provides-2-5m-euros-to-myanmars-earthquake-victims/

Brussels (TDI): The European Union has announced €2.5 Million in humanitarian aid to Myanmar for the people affected by a 7.7 magnitude earthquake that hit the country on Friday.

According to Hadja Lahbib, the EU Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness, and Crisis Management, “EU is already providing €2.5mil in emergency aid for people affected by this morning’s earthquake in Myanmar. This will help address the immediate needs of the most vulnerable.”

She further announced that the European Union has activated its Copernicus satellite service to facilitate earthquake impact assessment.

The European Union has released €2.5 million as immediate emergency aid for the victims of  the earthquake.

Source : The Diplomatic Insight

Read more: https://thediplomaticinsight.com/eu-provides-2-5m-euros-to-myanmars-earthquake-victims/

Trump vows U.S. support for Myanmar following earthquake

Reports indicate that President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will provide assistance to Myanmar following a devastating earthquake on Friday.

“We’re going to be helping,” Trump said from the Oval Office on March 29.

Trump added that his officials have already been in contact with Myanmar government, describing the situation as “terrible.”

This announcement came after Myanmar’s leader made a rare plea for international aid.

Reports indicate that President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will provide assistance to Myanmar following a devastating earthquake on Friday.

“We’re going to be helping,” Trump said from the Oval Office on March 29.

Trump added that his officials have already been in contact with Myanmar government, describing the situation as “terrible.”

This announcement came after Myanmar’s leader made a rare plea for international aid.

The specifics of U.S. assistance remain unclear, especially as Trump has significantly reduced funding for the U.S.'s primary international aid agency, USAID.

According to predictive modeling by the U.S. Geological Survey, the death toll in Myanmar could exceed 10,000, with losses potentially surpassing the country’s annual economic output.

Source : NP News

Reports indicate that President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will provide assistance to Myanmar following a devastating earthquake on Friday.

“We’re going to be helping,” Trump said from the Oval Office on March 29.

Trump added that his officials have already been in contact with Myanmar government, describing the situation as “terrible.”

This announcement came after Myanmar’s leader made a rare plea for international aid.

The specifics of U.S. assistance remain unclear, especially as Trump has significantly reduced funding for the U.S.'s primary international aid agency, USAID.

According to predictive modeling by the U.S. Geological Survey, the death toll in Myanmar could exceed 10,000, with losses potentially surpassing the country’s annual economic output.

Source : NP News

China pledges 100 million yuan to aid for Myanmar earthquake relief

The Chinese government has pledged emergency humanitarian assistance amounting to 100 million yuan (approximately $13.78 million) for earthquake-stricken Myanmar. Additionally, two rescue teams have been sent, along with urgently needed relief supplies such as tents, blankets, first aid kits, food, and drinking water, according to Li Ming, spokesperson for the China International Development Cooperation Agency, on Saturday, March 29.

The Chinese government has pledged emergency humanitarian assistance amounting to 100 million yuan (approximately $13.78 million) for earthquake-stricken Myanmar. Additionally, two rescue teams have been sent, along with urgently needed relief supplies such as tents, blankets, first aid kits, food, and drinking water, according to Li Ming, spokesperson for the China International Development Cooperation Agency, on Saturday, March 29.
The first team arrived in Yangon on Saturday, Li confirmed, adding that China is prepared to provide further assistance to Myanmar as needed.
A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson already emphasized on Friday that China is fully committed to offering humanitarian aid and support to help Myanmar’s disaster relief and rescue efforts during this challenging time.
"We hope and believe that the government and people of Myanmar will overcome these difficulties and rebuild their country at the earliest opportunity," the spokesperson said.
"The people of China and Myanmar share a deep 'pauk-phaw' (fraternal) friendship, and we stand in solidarity with the people of Myanmar in the wake of this disaster," the spokesperson added.

Source : NP News

The Chinese government has pledged emergency humanitarian assistance amounting to 100 million yuan (approximately $13.78 million) for earthquake-stricken Myanmar. Additionally, two rescue teams have been sent, along with urgently needed relief supplies such as tents, blankets, first aid kits, food, and drinking water, according to Li Ming, spokesperson for the China International Development Cooperation Agency, on Saturday, March 29.
The first team arrived in Yangon on Saturday, Li confirmed, adding that China is prepared to provide further assistance to Myanmar as needed.
A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson already emphasized on Friday that China is fully committed to offering humanitarian aid and support to help Myanmar’s disaster relief and rescue efforts during this challenging time.
"We hope and believe that the government and people of Myanmar will overcome these difficulties and rebuild their country at the earliest opportunity," the spokesperson said.
"The people of China and Myanmar share a deep 'pauk-phaw' (fraternal) friendship, and we stand in solidarity with the people of Myanmar in the wake of this disaster," the spokesperson added.

Source : NP News

Cherry blossom season arrives in central Tokyo, matching average year

CHERRY blossoms bloomed on Monday in central Tokyo, with the flowers appearing on the same date as in an average year, the weather agency said.
The “Somei Yoshino” variety at Yasukuni Shrine, home to a specific tree which serves as the Japan Meteorological Agency’s blooming reference in the capital, flowered five days earlier than last year, when it was delayed due to unseasonably cold weather.

CHERRY blossoms bloomed on Monday in central Tokyo, with the flowers appearing on the same date as in an average year, the weather agency said.
The “Somei Yoshino” variety at Yasukuni Shrine, home to a specific tree which serves as the Japan Meteorological Agency’s blooming reference in the capital, flowered five days earlier than last year, when it was delayed due to unseasonably cold weather.
The blossoms are expected to reach their peak in about a week. Private weather service company Weathernews Inc predicts cherry blossom trees in western and eastern Japan are expected to begin flowering within the month. They are forecast to bloom in the country’s northeast from early to mid-April and in Hokkaido in late April.
A weather agency official confirmed that at least six flowers had appeared by around 2 pm at Yasukuni Shrine, meeting the criteria for declaring the cherry blossom season open. The announcement was met with applause from visitors to the shrine. — Kyodo

Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar

CHERRY blossoms bloomed on Monday in central Tokyo, with the flowers appearing on the same date as in an average year, the weather agency said.
The “Somei Yoshino” variety at Yasukuni Shrine, home to a specific tree which serves as the Japan Meteorological Agency’s blooming reference in the capital, flowered five days earlier than last year, when it was delayed due to unseasonably cold weather.
The blossoms are expected to reach their peak in about a week. Private weather service company Weathernews Inc predicts cherry blossom trees in western and eastern Japan are expected to begin flowering within the month. They are forecast to bloom in the country’s northeast from early to mid-April and in Hokkaido in late April.
A weather agency official confirmed that at least six flowers had appeared by around 2 pm at Yasukuni Shrine, meeting the criteria for declaring the cherry blossom season open. The announcement was met with applause from visitors to the shrine. — Kyodo

Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar

Japan panel drafts response plan for Mount Fuji eruption

A Japanese panel of experts issued guidance to greater Tokyo residents on Friday in the event Mount Fuji erupts, telling them to stay indoors unless the ashfall becomes severe.
The guidelines were issued to the region’s more than 44 million residents by experts, convened by the Cabinet Office. The panel also called on municipalities and households to maintain emergency supplies like food and water in case the 3,776-metre volcano were to erupt.

A Japanese panel of experts issued guidance to greater Tokyo residents on Friday in the event Mount Fuji erupts, telling them to stay indoors unless the ashfall becomes severe.
The guidelines were issued to the region’s more than 44 million residents by experts, convened by the Cabinet Office. The panel also called on municipalities and households to maintain emergency supplies like food and water in case the 3,776-metre volcano were to erupt.
Mount Fuji last erupted in 1707. In the worst-case scenario, a massive eruption of Japan’s highest peak could spew 30 centimetres of ash (nearly 12 inches) or more over Tokyo, about 100 kilometres (62 miles) northeast of the volcano, the panel said.
This amount of ashfall could destroy wooden houses, particularly if combined with rain, the report said, urging residents to evacuate in such cases.
Even with less severe ashfall, damage to large buildings is expected, like school gyms that are often used as evacuation centres, the report said. — AFP

Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar

A Japanese panel of experts issued guidance to greater Tokyo residents on Friday in the event Mount Fuji erupts, telling them to stay indoors unless the ashfall becomes severe.
The guidelines were issued to the region’s more than 44 million residents by experts, convened by the Cabinet Office. The panel also called on municipalities and households to maintain emergency supplies like food and water in case the 3,776-metre volcano were to erupt.
Mount Fuji last erupted in 1707. In the worst-case scenario, a massive eruption of Japan’s highest peak could spew 30 centimetres of ash (nearly 12 inches) or more over Tokyo, about 100 kilometres (62 miles) northeast of the volcano, the panel said.
This amount of ashfall could destroy wooden houses, particularly if combined with rain, the report said, urging residents to evacuate in such cases.
Even with less severe ashfall, damage to large buildings is expected, like school gyms that are often used as evacuation centres, the report said. — AFP

Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar

59 killed, over 100 injured indeadly nightclub fire inNorth Macedonia

Skopje March 16At least 59 people have died, and over 100 others have been hospitalized after a devastating fire broke out on Sunday at a nightclub in Kocani, North Macedonia, local media reported.Authorities believe the blaze was sparked by pyro-technic effects that ignited the venue's flammable ceiling material, causing the flames and thick smoke to spread rapidly. Video footage circulating online shows the ceiling engulfed in fire as people scramble to escape.Interior Minister Panche Toshkovski confirmed that 18 of the injured are in critical condition.

Skopje March 16At least 59 people have died, and over 100 others have been hospitalized after a devastating fire broke out on Sunday at a nightclub in Kocani, North Macedonia, local media reported.Authorities believe the blaze was sparked by pyro-technic effects that ignited the venue's flammable ceiling material, causing the flames and thick smoke to spread rapidly. Video footage circulating online shows the ceiling engulfed in fire as people scramble to escape.Interior Minister Panche Toshkovski confirmed that 18 of the injured are in critical condition. Among those hospitalized is Vladimir Blazevski, a member of the performing hip-hop group DNK, who sustained burns but remains in stable condition.Police have detained one suspect and issued arrest warrants for four others, including the club's owner. Investigators are focusing on possible safety violations and negligence. 

Source: Myawady Newspaper

Skopje March 16At least 59 people have died, and over 100 others have been hospitalized after a devastating fire broke out on Sunday at a nightclub in Kocani, North Macedonia, local media reported.Authorities believe the blaze was sparked by pyro-technic effects that ignited the venue's flammable ceiling material, causing the flames and thick smoke to spread rapidly. Video footage circulating online shows the ceiling engulfed in fire as people scramble to escape.Interior Minister Panche Toshkovski confirmed that 18 of the injured are in critical condition. Among those hospitalized is Vladimir Blazevski, a member of the performing hip-hop group DNK, who sustained burns but remains in stable condition.Police have detained one suspect and issued arrest warrants for four others, including the club's owner. Investigators are focusing on possible safety violations and negligence. 

Source: Myawady Newspaper

SAC Chair PM Senior General Min Aung Hlaing honours women delegates and more women in Samara City to mark International Women’s Day

Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, currently in the Republic of Belarus on his official State visit, yesterday morning left Minsk International Airport for Samara in the Russian Federation by special flight.
During the trip, the Senior General spoke words of honour to his delegation member women aboard the special flight to mark International Women’s Day.

Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, currently in the Republic of Belarus on his official State visit, yesterday morning left Minsk International Airport for Samara in the Russian Federation by special flight.
During the trip, the Senior General spoke words of honour to his delegation member women aboard the special flight to mark International Women’s Day.
During the visit to the JSC Progress Factory of the State Space Corporation “Roscosmos” in Samara City, the Senior General spoke words of honour to female employees from the JSC Progress Factory to mark International Women’s Day.
Officials from Samara City presented bouquets to mark International Women’s Day to women delegation members who accompanied the Senior General. — MNA/TTA

Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar

Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, currently in the Republic of Belarus on his official State visit, yesterday morning left Minsk International Airport for Samara in the Russian Federation by special flight.
During the trip, the Senior General spoke words of honour to his delegation member women aboard the special flight to mark International Women’s Day.
During the visit to the JSC Progress Factory of the State Space Corporation “Roscosmos” in Samara City, the Senior General spoke words of honour to female employees from the JSC Progress Factory to mark International Women’s Day.
Officials from Samara City presented bouquets to mark International Women’s Day to women delegation members who accompanied the Senior General. — MNA/TTA

Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar

Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing observes the displays at the JSC Progress Factory of the State Space Corporation “Roscosmos”, Samara City

Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, currently in Minsk of the Republic of Belarus on his official State visit, left Minsk International Airport yesterday morning and was seen off at the airport by Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr Maxim Ryzhenkov, Myanmar Consul-General U Moe Kyaw Thu and officials.
On his departure from the international airport, the Senior General saluted the Guard of Honour.

Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, currently in Minsk of the Republic of Belarus on his official State visit, left Minsk International Airport yesterday morning and was seen off at the airport by Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr Maxim Ryzhenkov, Myanmar Consul-General U Moe Kyaw Thu and officials.
On his departure from the international airport, the Senior General saluted the Guard of Honour.
Arriving at Kurumoch International Airport in the Samara City of the Russian Federation, the Myanmar goodwill delegation led by the Senior General was welcomed by Samara City Government Head Mr AV Fedorishchev, the Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Myanmar and officials.
At the JSC Progress Factory of the State Space Corporation “Roscosmos”, the Senior General and his entourage were welcomed by Director-General Mr Dmitry Bakanov of the State Space Corporation “Roscosmos” and officials. At the meeting hall, the Senior General met Director-General Mr Dmitry Bakanov of the State Space Corporation “Roscosmos” and exchanged views on cooperation in the peaceful utilization of space technology, issues to send more scholarship students from Myanmar to Russia to study satellite launching and attending space technology for the interests of the State and the people, cooperation between Myanmar and Samara City, and enhancement of friendly relations and other cooperation measures.
The Director-General and officials reported on the use of satellites by the State Space Corporation to monitor the potential of natural disasters, conduct research for the development of agricultural tasks, the progress of natural environmental conservation, take satellite photos and satellite communications, launch satellites, rocket assembling, the construct of the space station, and assistance of Russian in upgrading the planetarium in Myanmar.

The Senior General and his entourage viewed the assembling of satellites and rocket production at the JSC Progress Factory and had discussions over the clarification of officials. The Director-General of the State Space Corporation “Roscosmos” hosted a luncheon for the Senior General and his entourage.
After the luncheon, the Senior General and the Director-General exchanged commemorative gifts. Deputy Prime Minister and Union Minister for Foreign Affairs U Than Swe and the party who accompanied the Senior General met the deputy head of the Samara Regional Government, regional education minister, chairs of industrial economic zones and officials, and officials from Space Rocket Progress separately and talked about cooperation in the industrial sector, fertilizer production, energy sector, pharmaceutical production and education sector between Myanmar and Samara Region and Tolyatti Region of the Russian Federation, and cooperation between the two countries.
After the talks, SAC Information Team Leader Maj-Gen Zaw Min Tun replied to queries on the goodwill visits raised by media from Samara City.
The goodwill delegation led by the Senior General left Kurumoch International Airport of Samara City and arrived at Tolmachevo Airport of Novosibirsk City at night and was welcomed by the Head of Novosibirsk Government, the Myanmar Consul-General and officials. — MNA/TTA

Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar

Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, currently in Minsk of the Republic of Belarus on his official State visit, left Minsk International Airport yesterday morning and was seen off at the airport by Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr Maxim Ryzhenkov, Myanmar Consul-General U Moe Kyaw Thu and officials.
On his departure from the international airport, the Senior General saluted the Guard of Honour.
Arriving at Kurumoch International Airport in the Samara City of the Russian Federation, the Myanmar goodwill delegation led by the Senior General was welcomed by Samara City Government Head Mr AV Fedorishchev, the Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Myanmar and officials.
At the JSC Progress Factory of the State Space Corporation “Roscosmos”, the Senior General and his entourage were welcomed by Director-General Mr Dmitry Bakanov of the State Space Corporation “Roscosmos” and officials. At the meeting hall, the Senior General met Director-General Mr Dmitry Bakanov of the State Space Corporation “Roscosmos” and exchanged views on cooperation in the peaceful utilization of space technology, issues to send more scholarship students from Myanmar to Russia to study satellite launching and attending space technology for the interests of the State and the people, cooperation between Myanmar and Samara City, and enhancement of friendly relations and other cooperation measures.
The Director-General and officials reported on the use of satellites by the State Space Corporation to monitor the potential of natural disasters, conduct research for the development of agricultural tasks, the progress of natural environmental conservation, take satellite photos and satellite communications, launch satellites, rocket assembling, the construct of the space station, and assistance of Russian in upgrading the planetarium in Myanmar.

The Senior General and his entourage viewed the assembling of satellites and rocket production at the JSC Progress Factory and had discussions over the clarification of officials. The Director-General of the State Space Corporation “Roscosmos” hosted a luncheon for the Senior General and his entourage.
After the luncheon, the Senior General and the Director-General exchanged commemorative gifts. Deputy Prime Minister and Union Minister for Foreign Affairs U Than Swe and the party who accompanied the Senior General met the deputy head of the Samara Regional Government, regional education minister, chairs of industrial economic zones and officials, and officials from Space Rocket Progress separately and talked about cooperation in the industrial sector, fertilizer production, energy sector, pharmaceutical production and education sector between Myanmar and Samara Region and Tolyatti Region of the Russian Federation, and cooperation between the two countries.
After the talks, SAC Information Team Leader Maj-Gen Zaw Min Tun replied to queries on the goodwill visits raised by media from Samara City.
The goodwill delegation led by the Senior General left Kurumoch International Airport of Samara City and arrived at Tolmachevo Airport of Novosibirsk City at night and was welcomed by the Head of Novosibirsk Government, the Myanmar Consul-General and officials. — MNA/TTA

Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar

Myanmar, Saint Petersburg to enhance cooperation and relations

Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, currently in the Russian Federation on his official goodwill visit, held a meeting with Saint Petersburg Governor Mr Alexander Beglov at the K2 Government Guesthouse in Saint Petersburg on the evening of Russian standard time on 5 March.

Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, currently in the Russian Federation on his official goodwill visit, held a meeting with Saint Petersburg Governor Mr Alexander Beglov at the K2 Government Guesthouse in Saint Petersburg on the evening of Russian standard time on 5 March.
They exchanged views on efforts to open the Myanmar Consulate-General to enhance cooperation and relations between Myanmar and Saint Petersburg; further efforts to develop health, education, transport, tourism, industry, economic and trade sectors, and construction of Theravada Buddhist ordination hall, monastery and pagoda in Saint Petersburg.
Also, present at the meeting were Council Joint Secretary General Ye Win Oo, Council Member General Nyo Saw, Union Ministers, the Chief Minister of Bago Region, Myanmar Ambassador to the Russian Federation U Thit Linn Ohn, senior Tatmadaw officers from the Office of the Commander-in-Chief, the Myanmar Military Attaché (Army, Navy and Air) and officials. The Governor of Saint Petersburg was accompanied by the Russian Ambassador to Myanmar and officials of the Saint Petersburg government.
In the evening, the governor of Saint Petersburg hosted a dinner to mark the opening of the Myanmar Consulate-General in Saint Petersburg to the Senior General and delegation members.
After the dinner, the Senior General presented cash awards to the entertainment troupes. —MNA/TTA

Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar

Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, currently in the Russian Federation on his official goodwill visit, held a meeting with Saint Petersburg Governor Mr Alexander Beglov at the K2 Government Guesthouse in Saint Petersburg on the evening of Russian standard time on 5 March.
They exchanged views on efforts to open the Myanmar Consulate-General to enhance cooperation and relations between Myanmar and Saint Petersburg; further efforts to develop health, education, transport, tourism, industry, economic and trade sectors, and construction of Theravada Buddhist ordination hall, monastery and pagoda in Saint Petersburg.
Also, present at the meeting were Council Joint Secretary General Ye Win Oo, Council Member General Nyo Saw, Union Ministers, the Chief Minister of Bago Region, Myanmar Ambassador to the Russian Federation U Thit Linn Ohn, senior Tatmadaw officers from the Office of the Commander-in-Chief, the Myanmar Military Attaché (Army, Navy and Air) and officials. The Governor of Saint Petersburg was accompanied by the Russian Ambassador to Myanmar and officials of the Saint Petersburg government.
In the evening, the governor of Saint Petersburg hosted a dinner to mark the opening of the Myanmar Consulate-General in Saint Petersburg to the Senior General and delegation members.
After the dinner, the Senior General presented cash awards to the entertainment troupes. —MNA/TTA

Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar