PhnomPenh (VNA) – Stimulating bilateral tourism and educationaffiliations was the focal point of discussion between visiting MyanmarPresident U Htin Kyaw and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen at their talks onFebruary 4.
Congratulatingthe host nation on its socio-economic progress, Htin Kyaw noted that Cambodiaand Myanmar have recorded increasing two-way trade revenue recently, while potentialfor joint projects remains extensive, particularly in tourism.
Agreeingwith his guest, Hun Sen said there should be a mechanism to develop tourismroutes between the two countries to deepen mutual understanding between theirpeoples.
Herequested the Cambodian and Myanmar education ministries to increase studentexchanges and grant scholarships to help disadvantaged students study abroad intheir respective countries.
Aspart of his first visit to Cambodia since taking office, the Myanmar Presidentearlier met with King of Cambodia Preah Bat Samdach Preah Baromneath NorodomSihamon.
Thevisit runs between February 3 and 6.-VNA