Myanmar leader meets Chinese Vice Minister of Commerce

• Source: Xinhua
• [08:52 August 28 2009]
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First Secretary of the Myanmar State Peace and Development Council General Thiha Thura Tin Aung Myint Oo met with visiting Chinese Vice Minister of Commerce Chen Jian in the new capital of Nay Pyi Taw Thursday, the state-run Myanmar Radio and Television reported in a night broadcast.

Chen also met with Myanmar Minister of National Planning and Economic Development U Soe Tha separately in the new capital and the two officials discussed matters relating to bilateral economic cooperation.

Following the discussions, the two countries signed two memorandums of understanding, one on building a school in rural areas with the aid of the Chinese government, and the other on the implementation of producing small rice mills in rural areas.

The Chinese vice minister arrived in Nay Pyi Taw Wednesday on a regular consultation on economic affairs between the two countries.