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On the Occasion of the Official Visit to the Republic of the Union of Myanmar of His Excellency Mr. Thongsing Thammavong, Prime Minister of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (11-13 July 2011)
VIENTIANE,JULY.(KPL)-
1. At the invitation of His Excellency U Thein Sein, President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, His Excellency Mr. Thongsing THAMMAVONG, Prime Minister of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, paid an official visit to the Republic of the Union of Myanmar from 11 to 13 July 2011.
2. His Excellency Prime Minister Thongsing THAMMAVONG and party were accorded a warm welcome by His Excellency President U Thein Sein, President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, reflecting the close bonds of friendship existing between the two countries and between the two peoples.
3. While in Myanmar, His Excellency Prime Minister Thongsing THAMMAVONG held bilateral talks with His Excellency President U Thein Sein, called on His Excellency U Khin Aung Myint, Speaker of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw and His Excellency Thura U shwe Mann, Speaker of the Pyithu Hluttaw. His Excellency Prime Minister Thongsing THAMMAVONG also visited sites of cultural and economic interest in Nay Pyi Taw. They also paid a visit to Yangon and the historic city of Bago.
4. The bilateral talks between President U Thein Sein and Prime Minister Thongsing THAMMAVONG were held in an atmosphere of friendship, mutual understanding and trust. The two sides informed each other of recent developments in their respective countries and exchanged views on ways and means to further enhance traditional friendship, and mutually beneficial cooperation between the two countries, as well as on regional and international issues of mutual concern.
5. President U Thein Sein informed Prime Minister Thongsing THAMMAVONG of the political, economic and social advancements taking place in the country, particularly steps already taken and to be taken by the constitutional government to pursue the national goal of building a modern, developed and democratic nation in accordance with the aspiration of the people.
6. Prime Minister Thongsing THAMMAVONG congratulated President U Thein Sein on the recent developments and socio-economic achievements recorded by the people of Myanmar.
7. Both sides also complimented the work of bilateral mechanisms such as exchange of visits, political consultation meeting, Joint Commission meetings and Regional/Provincial Border Committee meetings organized by relevant Ministries of both countries as most viable avenues of goodwill and cooperation.
8. The Myanmar side expressed its deep appreciation to the Lao People’s Democratic Republic for the Latter’s consistent support in times of need at the United Nations and other regional and international fora.
9. The Lao PDR side expressed its continued support to the Republic of the Union of Myanmar in hosting the 4th GMS Summit in 2011, the 27th SEA Games in 2013 and the 24th and 25th ASEAN Summits in 2014. Meanwhile, the Myanmar side also expressed its full endorsement to the Lao People’s Democratic Republic in hosting the 9th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) in November 2012 and His Excellency President U Thein Sein expressed his intention to attend the said meeting.
10. Both sides also welcomed the frequent exchange of visits between the two Armed Forces, and encouraged to continue such exchanges to further consolidate understanding and warmer friendship among the Armed Forces personnel of the two countries.
11. Both sides exchanged views on the possibility of constructing a friendship bridge across the Mekong River with a view to facilitating and enhancing road connectivity between the two countries.
12. Both sides agreed to further enhancing the bilateral cooperation between the Ministry of Home Affairs of Myanmar and the Ministry of Public Security of the Lao PDR on matters relating to suppression of transnational crimes, drug trafficking, arms smuggling and terrorist activities.
13. Both sides reaffirmed their policy to respect and safeguard each other’s sovereignty and security by not allowing any armed insurgent groups from either side to keep their base in the territory of their respective countries.
14. Both sides expressed their satisfaction on the success of the First Meeting of the Regional/Provincial Border Committee held at Houaysay District, Bokeo Province in 2010 and agreed to convene a Second Meeting of the said Border Committee at Myanmar side on a mutually convenient date. The exact date and venue of the meeting will be communicated through the diplomatic channel.
15. With a view to promoting security in the Mekong River, both sides agreed to renew their commitment to enhance cooperation on safeguarding the navigation in the Mekong River.
16. In this regard, both sides agreed to prevent undesirable incidents from taking place in the future along the Mekong River through timely and effective exchange of information between the security forces of both countries.
17. Both sides agreed to carry out a joint boundary inspection and maintenance of Boundary Reference Markers along the Myanmar - Lao boundary on a mutually convenient date in accordance with the provisions stated in the Myanmar-Lao boundary Agreement.
18. His Excellency Prime Minister Thongsing THAMMAVONG expressed his profound appreciation to the Government and the people of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar for the generous hospitality extended to him and his party during their stay in the Republic of the Union of Myanmar.
19. His Excellency Mr. Thongsing THAMMAVONG, Prime Minister of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic extended an invitation to His Excellency U Thein Sein, President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar and Madame to pay an official visit to the Lao People’s Democratic Republic at a time convenient to both sides. The invitation was accepted with pleasure and will be informed through diplomatic channels of both countries.
1. At the invitation of His Excellency U Thein Sein, President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, His Excellency Mr. Thongsing THAMMAVONG, Prime Minister of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, paid an official visit to the Republic of the Union of Myanmar from 11 to 13 July 2011.
2. His Excellency Prime Minister Thongsing THAMMAVONG and party were accorded a warm welcome by His Excellency President U Thein Sein, President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, reflecting the close bonds of friendship existing between the two countries and between the two peoples.
3. While in Myanmar, His Excellency Prime Minister Thongsing THAMMAVONG held bilateral talks with His Excellency President U Thein Sein, called on His Excellency U Khin Aung Myint, Speaker of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw and His Excellency Thura U shwe Mann, Speaker of the Pyithu Hluttaw. His Excellency Prime Minister Thongsing THAMMAVONG also visited sites of cultural and economic interest in Nay Pyi Taw. They also paid a visit to Yangon and the historic city of Bago.
4. The bilateral talks between President U Thein Sein and Prime Minister Thongsing THAMMAVONG were held in an atmosphere of friendship, mutual understanding and trust. The two sides informed each other of recent developments in their respective countries and exchanged views on ways and means to further enhance traditional friendship, and mutually beneficial cooperation between the two countries, as well as on regional and international issues of mutual concern.
5. President U Thein Sein informed Prime Minister Thongsing THAMMAVONG of the political, economic and social advancements taking place in the country, particularly steps already taken and to be taken by the constitutional government to pursue the national goal of building a modern, developed and democratic nation in accordance with the aspiration of the people.
6. Prime Minister Thongsing THAMMAVONG congratulated President U Thein Sein on the recent developments and socio-economic achievements recorded by the people of Myanmar.
7. Both sides also complimented the work of bilateral mechanisms such as exchange of visits, political consultation meeting, Joint Commission meetings and Regional/Provincial Border Committee meetings organized by relevant Ministries of both countries as most viable avenues of goodwill and cooperation.
8. The Myanmar side expressed its deep appreciation to the Lao People’s Democratic Republic for the Latter’s consistent support in times of need at the United Nations and other regional and international fora.
9. The Lao PDR side expressed its continued support to the Republic of the Union of Myanmar in hosting the 4th GMS Summit in 2011, the 27th SEA Games in 2013 and the 24th and 25th ASEAN Summits in 2014. Meanwhile, the Myanmar side also expressed its full endorsement to the Lao People’s Democratic Republic in hosting the 9th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) in November 2012 and His Excellency President U Thein Sein expressed his intention to attend the said meeting.
10. Both sides also welcomed the frequent exchange of visits between the two Armed Forces, and encouraged to continue such exchanges to further consolidate understanding and warmer friendship among the Armed Forces personnel of the two countries.
11. Both sides exchanged views on the possibility of constructing a friendship bridge across the Mekong River with a view to facilitating and enhancing road connectivity between the two countries.
12. Both sides agreed to further enhancing the bilateral cooperation between the Ministry of Home Affairs of Myanmar and the Ministry of Public Security of the Lao PDR on matters relating to suppression of transnational crimes, drug trafficking, arms smuggling and terrorist activities.
13. Both sides reaffirmed their policy to respect and safeguard each other’s sovereignty and security by not allowing any armed insurgent groups from either side to keep their base in the territory of their respective countries.
14. Both sides expressed their satisfaction on the success of the First Meeting of the Regional/Provincial Border Committee held at Houaysay District, Bokeo Province in 2010 and agreed to convene a Second Meeting of the said Border Committee at Myanmar side on a mutually convenient date. The exact date and venue of the meeting will be communicated through the diplomatic channel.
15. With a view to promoting security in the Mekong River, both sides agreed to renew their commitment to enhance cooperation on safeguarding the navigation in the Mekong River.
16. In this regard, both sides agreed to prevent undesirable incidents from taking place in the future along the Mekong River through timely and effective exchange of information between the security forces of both countries.
17. Both sides agreed to carry out a joint boundary inspection and maintenance of Boundary Reference Markers along the Myanmar - Lao boundary on a mutually convenient date in accordance with the provisions stated in the Myanmar-Lao boundary Agreement.
18. His Excellency Prime Minister Thongsing THAMMAVONG expressed his profound appreciation to the Government and the people of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar for the generous hospitality extended to him and his party during their stay in the Republic of the Union of Myanmar.
19. His Excellency Mr. Thongsing THAMMAVONG, Prime Minister of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic extended an invitation to His Excellency U Thein Sein, President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar and Madame to pay an official visit to the Lao People’s Democratic Republic at a time convenient to both sides. The invitation was accepted with pleasure and will be informed through diplomatic channels of both countries.
