U Myo Myint Maung, Ambassador of Myanmar to Nepal, had a courtesy meeting with Chief Minister of Lumbini Province Chetnarayan Acharya on Wednesday. In the meeting held at the Office of the Chief Minister and Council of Ministers, Rapti Valley (Deukhuri), the issues of strengthening the relationship between the two countries, exchanging mutual support and expanding cooperation were discussed.
Chief Minister Acharya said that by strengthening the Nepal-Myanmar development partnership, initiatives are being taken to make the province prosperous by collaborating with donor agencies. Acharya mentioned that there is prosperity in agriculture, tourism, original art and culture in Lumbini province and he is expected to cooperate with the Myanmar government and related partners for the promotion and development of these areas.
Chief Minister Acharya said that there is a historical, religious, cultural and commercial relationship between Nepal and Myanmar and expressed his gratitude for the Myanmar government's contribution to the development of Lumbini by building a Chaitya. "There are many economic, social and cultural similarities between Nepal and Myanmar, based on which cooperation between the two countries can be promoted in various fields," he said. It is necessary to establish air connectivity to increase trade and economic activity between the countries.'
After the establishment of formal diplomatic relations between Nepal and Myanmar on March 19, 1960, mutual friendship and cooperation between the two countries has been continuously strengthened. There are deep religious, cultural and commercial relations between Myanmar, a predominantly Buddhist nation, and Nepal, the birthplace of Gautama Buddha. In the
meeting, there were ample opportunities to expand mutual cooperation in the fields of agriculture, food security, tourism and culture. Chief Minister Acharya said that both countries can benefit by sharing studies and research in the fields of agriculture and tourism.
Ambassador U Myo Myint Maung stated that Nepal and Myanmar are connected by cultural and religious ties and mentioned that this relationship can be extended to the people's level. He expressed his belief that Lumbini, the birthplace of Gautama Buddha, will further strengthen Nepal-Myanmar relations. In addition, he informed that the Myanmar government is willing to partner with the Lumbini provincial government.
