He stated that, according to their records, more than 160,000 Myanmar migrant workers and their family members were living and working in Malaysia. He expressed a desire to work closely with the Malaysian government to ensure their workplace safety, access to their rights and protections, and improved social welfare and support. He added that they also wished to discuss measures to ensure that workers could enter Malaysia through legal and orderly channels, protect them from exploitation, facilitate visa and work permit procedures, and effectively implement the bilateral labour agreements and memoranda of understanding (MoUs). He emphasized that the contributions and efforts of Myanmar workers in Malaysia were important to the economies and friendship of both countries, and expressed appreciation for the assistance and care provided by the Malaysian government.
 
He underlined that the two countries are regional partner countries and are also members of regional and international organizations, including ASEAN and the United Nations. Regarding the five ASEAN statements, he said that Myanmar was making every possible effort to achieve the best possible outcomes based on the country’s domestic circumstances. In line with Myanmar’s foreign policy, the country would continue to engage with ASEAN based on the realities on the ground, while placing priority on safeguarding its national interests and sovereignty and pursuing a Myanmar-led, Myanmar-owned approach to further strengthening relations with ASEAN.
 
The Malaysian Prime Minister expressed his pleasure at the extensive and candid discussions held with the President aimed at enhancing cooperation between the two countries across various sectors. He had arranged for senior government officials to attend the meeting in order to promote investment and practical economic cooperation with Myanmar. He also expressed Malaysia’s desire to import from Myanmar the goods and commodities required by Malaysia.
 
He vowed that Malaysia should continue working to strengthen the bonds of friendship, interactions and cooperation between the two countries and their peoples, and that cooperation in all areas should be further enhanced. He described the President’s current visit as a successful one and expressed his appreciation to the President of Myanmar for taking the time to visit Malaysia. He added that Malaysia would continue to further strengthen the existing bonds of friendship between the two countries.
 
The two Heads of State exchanged views on the enhancement of bilateral friendship, relations and multi-sectoral cooperation.
 
Also present at the meeting were Union Ministers U Khin Maung Yi, U Tin Maung Swe, U Min Naung, U Myint Kyaing, U Maung Myint and U Tun Ohn, Rakhine State Chief Minister U Naing Oo, Ayeyawady Region Chief Minister U Aye Kyaw, senior Tatmadaw officers from the Office of the Commander-in-Chief, deputy ministers, Myanmar Ambassador to Malaysia U Aung Kyaw Moe, Myanmar Military Attaché (Army, Navy and Air) Brig-Gen Nyi Nyi Oo, and senior officers from the Malaysian government.
 
After the talks, President U Min Aung Hlaing and Malaysian Prime Minister Dato’ Sri Anwar bin Ibrahim met media from both countries and explained the relations and friendship between the two countries, economic cooperation and matters related to the official visit.
 
The two Heads of State cordially greeted officials from both countries and media personnel.
 
The President of Myanmar and the Malaysian Prime Minister left for the Prime Minister’s Residence by car.
 
MNA/TTA
 
#TheGlobalNewLightOfMyanmar

https://t.me/gnlmon/70812

MOI News Application အား အောက်ပါ link တွင် Download ပြုလုပ်နိုင်ပါသည်-

For Andriod
https://shorturl.at/uK23k

For IOS
https://rb.gy/vgdhqc

Subscribe to Myanmar Newspaper
https://t.me/myanmarnewspaper

Subscribe to The Global New Light of Myanmar
https://t.me/gnlmon

Subscribe to MOI
https://t.me/iprdrnd

View to mTube Video Streaming Platform
https://mtube.gov.mm