Khit/ Yoon (NP News) - July 8

Discussion on direct flights between Myanmar and Qatar was held on 6th July by the Union Minister for Foreign Affairs, Than Swe, and Mr. Rashid Abdulla M.A. Al-Kuwari, Charge’ d’Affaires of Qatar, according to the statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA). 

During the meeting, the two countries discussed to improve and strengthen the friendship between Myanmar and Qatar.

In addition, they talked for signing memorandums of understanding and agreements between Myanmar and Qatar in order to promote cooperation to resume the airline.

What is more, other issues including the export of Myanmar's agricultural and aquatic products, energy, hotels and tourism, investment and promoting trade between the two countries were also discussed, according to the statement.