PM Lee on 3-day visit to Myanmar
The trip marks the 50th year since the establishment of Singapore's diplomatic ties with the Asean member state
Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar
PRIME Minister Lee Hsien Loong is in Myanmar for a three-day official visit that begins on Tuesday, at the invitation of the country's new president Htin Kyaw.
The trip coincides with the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two Asean member states.
Mr Lee is the first foreign head of government to visit Myanmar since its new government was sworn in less than three months ago.
A statement from Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said the visit would serve three purposes - to affirm Singapore's long-standing ties with Myanmar, to underscore the Republic's commitment to support Myanmar's dev…
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