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Belarusian foreign minister meets with Myanmar deputy prime minister in Minsk

MINSK, 15 September (BelTA) – Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergei Aleinik held negotiations with Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar Than Shwe within the framework of his visit to Belarus on 15 September, the press service of the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs told BelTA.

Sergei Aleinik and Than Shwe discussed a broad range of matters concerning the advancement of Belarus-Myanmar cooperation in trade, economy, science, technology, education, and culture. Close attention was paid to cooperation in the modernization of agriculture. The Belarusian side stressed readiness to share the available experience and accomplishments in the area of ensuring food security.

Sergei Aleinik and Than Shwe exchanged opinions about items on the global agenda and the regional one as well as about matters of Belarus-Myanmar interaction within the framework of international organizations.

Sergei Aleinik welcomed the opening of the General Consulate of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, which will be done during the visit. Sergei Aleinik noted that Myanmar’s diplomatic presence in Minsk will help the partners get a closer look at Belarus, its trade, economic, scientific, and educational potential.

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