A ceremony to inaugurate the Consulate-General of Myanmar in Novosibirsk of the Russian Federation took place at Grand Autograph Hotel in Novosibirsk, Russia yesterday morning, attended by Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing.
They all saluted with the songs on national anthems of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar and the Russian Federation.
On the occasion, Deputy Prime Minister and Union Minister for Foreign Affairs U Than Swe delivered an opening address, saying that Myanmar and Russia have maintained diplomatic relations for 77 years, and the opening of the Myanmar Consulate-General in Novosibirsk marks a significant milestone in their bilateral ties. Novosibirsk, a major economic, trade, technological, industrial, and financial hub in Russia’s Asian region, is the only Russian city with direct air links to Myanmar. The establishment of the Myanmar Consulate-General in Novosibirsk aims to strengthen relations between Myanmar and Russian citizens residing in the region, enhance mutual understanding between the two countries, support the Myanmar community in the area, and provide consular services.
The Governor of Novosibirsk said that he was very delighted at establishment of the Myanmar Consulate-General in Novosibirsk. This opening will create great opportunities for cooperation between Novosibirsk and Myanmar. The signing of the sister city memorandum of understanding between Mandalay and Novosibirsk is also a significant step towards strengthening collaboration. Novosibirsk will continue to work towards enhancing cooperation with Myanmar, with wish for the prosperity and development of both our countries.
The mayor of Novosibirsk also extended greetings.
The Senior General, the Deputy Prime Minister and Union Minister for Foreign Affairs and the Governor of Novosibirsk cut the ribbon to open the Myanmar Consulate-General.
On arrival at the Myanmar Consulate-General in Novosibirsk, the Senior General was welcomed by staff members of the Consulate-General. The Senior General sprinkled scented water on the signboard of the consulate-general.
Also present at the ceremony were 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, Myanmar Ambassador to the Russian Federation U Thit Linn Ohn, deputy ministers, Governor of Novosibirsk Mr Travnikov Andrey Alexandrovich, the Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Myanmar, the Myanmar Consul-General and officials from the Consulate-General, officer trainees learning in Novosibirsk and guests.
The Senior General met with families of the Consulate-General and officer trainees learning in Novosibirsk. He explained needs to promote friendly relations and cooperation between Myanmar and Novosibirsk, development of trade, and plans to send more scholarship trainee to universities of Novosibirsk, and fulfilled their needs.
The Senior General presented foodstuffs and cash awards to families of the Consulate-General and officer trainees.
After signing the guest book of the Consulate-General, the Senior General cordially greeted families of the Consulate-General and officer trainees. — MNA/ TTA
