The Myanmar-Laos Friendship Bridge opening ceremony was held

26 January 2024

The opening ceremony of the Myanmar-Laos Friendship Bridge was held at the bridge in Tachileik Township, Shan State (Eastern) to promote trade between the two countries and facilitate border trade.

At the opening ceremony of the bridge, Shan State Prime Minister U Aung Zaw Aye gave a speech and Lao People’s Democratic Republic Lon Nam Hta Province Vice Governor Mr. Sivillay PANKEO gave a welcome speech.

After that, the Myanmar-Laos friendship bridge was opened by Shan State Chief Minister U Aung Zaw Aye. General Aung Khaing Win, Regional Commander of the Triangle Regional Military Headquarters; Lao People’s Democratic Republic Lon Nam Hta Province Vice Governor Mr. Sivillay PANKEO and members of the Provincial Security and Border Affairs Minister Colonel Sein Win cut the ribbon and toured the Myanmar-Laos Friendship Bridge.

After that, the state chief minister gave honor awards to the students of the ethnic and cultural dance groups.