Senior military officers from 12 nations gather in Nay Pyi Taw to enhance anti-terrorism measures and foster mutual understanding
The opening ceremony of the ADMM-Plus Experts’ Working Group on Counter-Terrorism (EWG on CT) tabletop exercise was held at Park Royal Hotel, Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. Co-chaired by Myanmar and the Russian Federation, the event witnessed the active participation of senior military officers from 12 ADMM-Plus countries, aiming to build mutual relations, trust, and friendship among militaries in the ASEAN and partner nations while enhancing anti-terrorism measures within the region.
General Maung Maung Aye, Chief of General Staff (Army, Navy, and Air) of Myanmar, opened the ceremony using a touch screen and delivered his opening remarks. Following the ceremony, a group photo was taken with the delegates from ASEAN and partner countries participating in the tabletop exercise.
Throughout the day, the exercise was diligently executed by member countries, led by co-chairs Myanmar and the Russian Federation, who are jointly guiding the ADMM-Plus Experts’ Working Group on Counter-Terrorism for the term 2021-2023.
In the evening, General Maung Maung Aye met Lt-Gen Mikhail Nosulev, Commander of the Eastern Military District of Russia, who is also attending the exercise. The two military leaders engaged in a friendly discussion, exploring opportunities to enhance cooperation and friendship between their respective armed forces. The meeting was attended by officers from the Office of the Commander-in-Chief (Army) and the military of the Russian Federation, including Military Attaché Colonel Sergey S Kurchenko. — MNA/TH
