President tells Myanmar air chief
The newly elected democratic government of Myanmar is keen to rapidly improve bilateral relations and mutual cooperation with Bangladesh.
This was conveyed when Lt Gen Myat Hein, Commander-in-Chief (Air) of Myanmar Air Force, called on President Zillur Rahman at Bangabhaban yesterday.
“We've a new government and its aim is to rapidly increase cooperation with Bangladesh,” General Myat Hein said.
Apprising the president that Chief of Army Staff of Bangladesh Gen Abdul Mubeen is expected to visit Myanmar next month, he said: “We're interested to promote relations between the armed forces.”
General Myat Hein lauded the National Defence College (NDC) of Bangladesh and expressed his hope that Myanmar forces would be sent to take training in NDC of Bangladesh in future.
Welcoming the Myanmar air chief at Bangabhaban, Zillur said Bangladesh has taken initiative to establish direct rail and road connectivity with Myanmar.
He said such direct connectivity will help expand trade and commercial activities between the two countries in the days to come.
The president emphasised exchange of military trainings by members of the armed forces of the two countries.
Newly-appointed Myanmar Ambassador to Bangladesh U Min Lwin and secretaries to the President's Office were present.
This was conveyed when Lt Gen Myat Hein, Commander-in-Chief (Air) of Myanmar Air Force, called on President Zillur Rahman at Bangabhaban yesterday.
“We've a new government and its aim is to rapidly increase cooperation with Bangladesh,” General Myat Hein said.
Apprising the president that Chief of Army Staff of Bangladesh Gen Abdul Mubeen is expected to visit Myanmar next month, he said: “We're interested to promote relations between the armed forces.”
General Myat Hein lauded the National Defence College (NDC) of Bangladesh and expressed his hope that Myanmar forces would be sent to take training in NDC of Bangladesh in future.
Welcoming the Myanmar air chief at Bangabhaban, Zillur said Bangladesh has taken initiative to establish direct rail and road connectivity with Myanmar.
He said such direct connectivity will help expand trade and commercial activities between the two countries in the days to come.
The president emphasised exchange of military trainings by members of the armed forces of the two countries.
Newly-appointed Myanmar Ambassador to Bangladesh U Min Lwin and secretaries to the President's Office were present.
