Prime Minister welcomes Myanmar President in Hanoi

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc had a meeting in Hanoi on May 11 with Myanmar President Win Myint, who is in Vietnam to attend the UN Day of Vesak celebration.
Prime Minister welcomes Myanmar President in Hanoi ảnh 1Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) and Myanmar President Win Myint in Hanoi on May 11 (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc had ameeting in Hanoi on May 11 with Myanmar President Win Myint, who is in Vietnamto attend the UN Day of Vesak celebration.

The two leaders expressed their delight at thecountries’ thriving relations in various fields, especially since bilateralties were lifted to a comprehensive cooperative partnership in 2017.

Applauding the recent strides in defence andsecurity cooperation, they agreed that aside from effectively implementing thereached agreements, the two sides will consider expanding cooperation topotential spheres, including navy, military medicine, defence industry,logistics, search and rescue, and fighting crimes related to national andregional security.

They also agreed to promote negotiations for theearly signing of a memorandum of understanding on mutual assistance in criminalmatters.

PM Phuc welcomed President Win Myint to the UNDay of Vesak celebration in Vietnam.

The visiting leader said under the theme“Buddhist Approach to Global Leadership and Shared Responsibilities forSustainable Societies”, this year’s celebration will help bring into play thecore values of Buddhism to resolve major challenges, thereby contributing topeace, cooperation and development.-VNA 
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