A Russian military delegation will visit Myanmar on Monday to discuss further military cooperation, according to reports of Itar-Tass news agency.
"During the visit, the two sides will consider the status quo and prospect of their military cooperation," said Colonel Igor Konashenkov, the assistant to the Commander-in-Chief of Russian Land Forces.
The talks, in particular, will focus on the continuation of training of Myanmar's military cadres at educational institutions of Russia's Land Forces, he said.
The delegation, headed by Commander-in-Chief of Land Forces Lieutenant-General Valery Yevnevich, will stay in Myanmar until Feb. 23.
The delegation will take part in the festive events marking the60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between Russia and Myanmar.
During its visit, the Russian delegation plans to meet with Myanmar's top military leaders, including the commanders-in-chief of Land Forces, the Air Force and the Navy, according to Konashenkov. Source: Xinhua
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