Myanmar’s commander—in—chief of defence services meets Ng Eng Hen

SINGAPORE: Myanmar Commander—in—Chief of Defence Services Vice—Senior General Min Aung Hlaing called on Singapore’s Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen on Tuesday afternoon.

Vice—Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, who is in Singapore for his introductory visit from January 13—16, also called on Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at the Istana later in the day.

Vice—Senior General Min Aung Hlaing called on Chief of Defence Force Lieutenant—General Neo Kian Hong after inspecting a Guard of Honour at the Ministry of Defence on Monday.

While in Singapore, Vice—Senior General Min Aung Hlaing also visited the 2nd People’s Defence Force at Clementi Camp, the Air Force Training Command at Paya Lebar Air Base, and the Changi Command and Control Centre in Changi Naval Base.

The visit by Vice—Senior General Min Aung Hlaing underscores the warm defence relations between Singapore and Myanmar.

In addition to the exchange of visits, the two defence establishments also interact at multilateral forums such as the Shangri—La Dialogue, the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) and the ADMM—Plus.

— CNA/ir