Burma, Bangladesh agree to improve military cooperation

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Lieutenant General Myat Hein says he would like Burmese forces to undergo training in Bangladesh in the future. [AFP]

Last Updated: Fri, 29 Apr 2011 11:29:00 +1000

Burma and Bangladesh have agreed to improve bilateral relations and mutual cooperation, including military collaboration.

Burma's Air Chief Lieutenant General, Myat Hein, has met with the Bangladeshi President, Zillur Rahman, on Thursday while in the country for a six-day visit.

The Narinjara newsagency says it is the first time a high-ranking Burmese official has visited Bangladesh since a maritime dispute broke out in 2008.

President Rahman says Bangladesh is interested in promoting relations between the two countries' armed forces.

Lieutenant General Myat Hein says he would like Burmese forces to undergo training in Bangladesh in the future.