DPM Teo to renew cooperation programme with Myanmar

SINGAPORE - Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean will make an official visit to Myanmar's Nay Pyi Taw and Yangon from June 30 to July 2, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said in a statement on Monday.

In Nay Pyi Taw, DPM Teo will call on Myanmar's president U Thein Sein, Vice President Dr Sai Mauk Kham, Union Parliament and Lower House Speaker Thura U Shwe Mann, as well as meet with Union Minister for Home Affairs Lieutenant General Ko Ko.

DPM Teo will sign an agreement on the renewal of the Singapore‑Myanmar Technical Cooperation Programme together with Vice President Sai. Vice President Sai will also host an official dinner for DPM Teo.

After his visit to Nay Pyi Taw, DPM Teo will travel to Yangon for the official opening of the OCBC Bank and United Overseas Bank branches in Yangon on July 2.

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