Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, currently in Thailand to attend the Sixth BIMSTEC Summit, held a talk with Prime Minister of Nepal Rt Hon Mr K P Sharma Oli at Shangri-La Hotel in Bangkok yesterday evening.
The Prime Minister of Nepal expressed deep condolences, along with the people of Nepal, to the people of Myanmar for the devastating earthquake that struck the country recently. He stated that Nepal has already dispatched rescue and medical teams to Myanmar to assist in relief efforts. He recounted Nepal’s own experience with a major earthquake in 2015, which resulted in over 9,000 deaths and more than 23,000 injuries. He mentioned that they made the reconstruction efforts to rebuild damaged infrastructure. He reaffirmed Nepal’s strong and friendly ties with Myanmar and emphasized the commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation between the two nations.
The Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister expressed his deep gratitude to Nepal for its assistance in response to the severe earthquake that has caused great damage in Myanmar. The two nations have enjoyed a long-standing bond of friendship, and many Gurkhas of Nepalese descent serve in Myanmar Tatmadaw. Moreover, a significant Nepali community resides in Myanmar, having coexisted harmoniously with the Myanmar people for generations. Despite the geographical distance, the two nations maintain close and friendly relations, and both countries wish to further enhance cooperation between them. Just as Myanmar Tatmadaw provided timely humanitarian aid during Nepal’s 2015 earthquake, he is sincerely grateful for Nepal’s swift assistance during this earthquake disaster in Myanmar. Furthermore, as Nepal has experience in post-earthquake reconstruction efforts, he would appreciate the opportunity to learn from and share that experience with Myanmar’s own rebuilding efforts.
Next, they exchanged views on the enhancement of friendship and cooperation between the two countries, the promotion of cooperation in trade, investment, tourism and other sectors, and preparations to hold a free and fair multiparty democratic general election to be held in the coming December, favourable conditions of cooperation between Myanmar and Nepal in the international landscape, and potential for further promotion of cooperation among BIMSTEC member States through the Sixth BIMSTEC Summit.
Also, present at the talk were Council Joint Secretary General Ye Win Oo, Union Ministers U Than Swe and Admiral Moe Aung, and senior officers. The Nepali Prime Minister was accompanied by the Deputy Prime Minister and officials from the Nepali government.
After the talk, the Senior General and the Nepali Prime Minister exchanged gifts and cordially greeted their entourages. — MNA/TTA
