MT News
Myanmar-Russia relations and cooperation have reached their highest point thanks to the vision of leaders and joint efforts of both countries, Vice Chairman of State Administration Council Vice-Senior General Soe Win.
He made this comment at the reception to mark the 75th Anniversary (Diamond Jubilee) of Myanmar-Russia Diplomatic Relations held at Hilton Hotel in Nay Pyi Taw this evening.
The Russian-built facilities including Sao San Tun Hospital opened in 1961 in Taunggyi, Shan State, Yangon Technological University opened in 1961, Inya Lake Hotel opened in Yangon in 1962, and Kyetmaungtaung Dam opened in 1967 always stand as symbols of the two country’s good relations in the early periods.
Since the mid period from 1980 to 1990, and till now, new generation Myanmar youths, who own the future, have been sent to Russia to be imbued more with intellectual and technological knowledge and to further promote the defence power of the country.
Since the SAC assumed State duties in 2021, both countries have been witnessing significant progress in their bilateral relations.
The Vice-Senior General said Myanmar is preparing to open consulates general in Saint Petersburg and Novosibirsk soon to realize the prospects. He expressed belief that the new consulates general will become a reliable support to send bilateral friendship and cooperation to a new level.
SAC Joint Secretary, SAC members, the Constitutional Tribunal chairman, Union ministers, the Nay Pyi Taw Council chairman, senior military officers, deputy ministers, ambassadors, diplomats, heads of department, officials and distinguished guests were attended.
