12 December 2024
A delegation led by Mr Batu Khasikov, Head of the Republic of Kalmykia, Russian Federation, arrived in Mandalay yesterday morning by air from Nay Pyi Taw. They were greeted at the airport by Mandalay Region Chief Minister U Myo Aung, regional government ministers, and other officials.
Upon their arrival, the delegation visited the Maha Myat Muni Pagoda, where they paid respects and offered flowers, water, and gold leaves.
They later travelled to the Sitagu International Vipassana Academy in Sagaing. There, they paid their respects to Dr Bhaddanta Nyanissara (Sitagu Sayadaw), the State Ovadacari ya, Shwegyin Nikaya Chairman, and Chancellor of Sitagu World Buddhist Universities and Sitagu Hospitals. Discussions focused on Buddhism promotion and propagation.
Returning to Mandalay, the delegation toured various religious sites, including the Kusinara Pagoda, the Maha Lawkamarazein Jade Buddha Image, and the Pagoda on Mandalay Hill, where they paid respects and admired the landmarks.
In the evening, Chief Minister U Myo Aung hosted a dinner in honour of Mr Batu Khasikov and his delegation at the Mingala Mandalay Hotel.
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