Bangkok, 5 April 2025 — Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Chairman of the State Administration Council (SAC) and Prime Minister of Myanmar, held separate bilateral meetings with the Prime Ministers of Sri Lanka and Bhutan on April 4, on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok.

The meetings took place at the Shangri-La Hotel, where the Senior General met with Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay for open and cordial discussions focused on strengthening bilateral ties.

According to a statement from the SAC, both Dr. Amarasuriya and Mr. Tobgay extended their condolences over the recent earthquakes in Myanmar and reiterated their countries' continued support in ongoing relief and recovery efforts. Senior General Min Aung Hlaing expressed his heartfelt appreciation for their solidarity and assistance.

The discussions covered a wide range of areas aimed at enhancing cooperation between Myanmar and the two South Asian nations. Key sectors identified for future collaboration included trade, defense, education, science and technology, and healthcare.

Senior General Min Aung Hlaing was accompanied by SAC Joint Secretary Lt. Gen. Ye Win Oo, Union Ministers U Than Swe and Lt. Gen. Moe Aung, as well as senior officials from the Myanmar delegation. The Prime Ministers of Sri Lanka and Bhutan were also joined by senior officials from their respective governments.

The engagements are part of Myanmar’s broader efforts to deepen regional ties and promote collaboration within the BIMSTEC framework.

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