January 12, 2016

UK defence chief makes Myanmar visit

The National League for Democracy posted pictures on Facebook of the general’s meeting in parliament with the NLD leader who is in the process of forming the next government. It gave no details of their discussion.

The head of the UK armed forces is also due to meet U Nyan Tun, vice president and former navy chief, and senior military officials during his two-day visit which is part of a high-level dialogue between the UK military and the Tatmadaw. The talks follow a recent leadership course carried out by the UK military academy Sandhurst for senior Tatmadaw officers in Nay Pyi Taw.

Although the two countries are developing military contacts after decades of estrangement, observers said the new engagement would not involve talks on arms sales. (Courtesy of Myanmar Times)

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