Bilateral Relations: C-in-C holds talks with Deputy Prime Minister

Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services General Ye Win Oo, who is currently paying a goodwill visit to the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, met with General Khamlieng Outhakayson, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence of Laos, at the Ministry’s meeting hall on Tuesday afternoon.

During the meeting, both sides cordially and openly discussed the positive progress in diplomatic ties, military relations, and ASEAN partnership between the two countries. They highlighted close regional development cooperation within sub-regional frameworks including the CLMV group (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Viet Nam), the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS), and the Ayeyawaddy-Chao Phraya-Mekong Economic Cooperation Strategy (ACMECS).

Discussions also touched on enhancing bilateral border security and stability, including Mekong River security, alongside boosting defence cooperation and maintaining momentum in combating narcotics, online fraud and online gambling. Furthermore, the Commander-in-Chief emphasized that Myanmar maintains friendly ties with neighboring countries based on the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence.

He shared updates on national developments, noting that the democratically elected Government is fulfilling the public’s aspirations, and highlighted Myanmar’s balanced international engagement under its active and non-aligned foreign policy with neighboring nations, ASEAN members, and the wider global community. Following the talks, both leaders exchanged commemorative gifts and took a documentary group photograph with the attendees.