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MFA Press Statement: Introductory Visit of Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Law K Shanmugam to the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, 12-14 December 2011

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13 December 2011

Caption: Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Law K Shanmugam called on Myanmar President U Thein Sein today [Photo: MFA] Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Law K Shanmugam called ...

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Two men shaking hands, one in a suit and tie, one in traditional clothing.

Caption: Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Law K Shanmugam called on Myanmar President U Thein Sein today [Photo: MFA]

Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Law K Shanmugam called on Myanmar President U Thein Sein, Upper House Speaker U Khin Aung Myint, and Minister for Foreign Affairs U Wunna Maung Lwin in Nay Pyi Taw today.


During his meetings with Myanmar leaders, Minister Shanmugam reaffirmed the warm and long-standing ties between Singapore and Myanmar. President Thein Sein briefed Minister Shanmugam on recent developments in Myanmar, his development priorities, and expressed his government's appreciation for Singapore's technical assistance and post-Cyclone Nargis humanitarian assistance to Myanmar. Minister Shanmugam and Foreign Minister Wunna Maung Lwin discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation, including new areas where Singapore could share its developmental experience. Both Foreign Ministers also pledged to continue to work closely together within ASEAN and other multilateral fora.


Minister Shanmugam also met with Union Attorney General Dr Tun Shin and Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) Secretary-General U Htay Oo.


Foreign Minister Wunna Maung Lwin hosted a dinner for Minister Shanmugam and his delegation this evening.

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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
SINGAPORE
13 DECEMBER 2011

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