Official Visit of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte
to the Republic of the Union of Myanmar
Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar
March 19-20, 2017

 

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte rounds up his introductory visit within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region by embarking on an Official Visit to the Republic of the Union of Myanmar from March 19-20, 2017.

The visit comes at the heels of the 60th anniversary celebration of the establishment of Philippines-Myanmar bilateral relations.

The Chief Executive is set to meet with President U Htin Kyaw, the first civilian president of Myanmar in five (5) decades. He is also scheduled to hold separate meetings with State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and Commander-in-Chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing.

President Duterte is allotting time to interact with the Filipinos on the first day of his visit. More than 200 Pinoys immediately registered their participation in the Filipino community meeting upon learning the news from the Philippine Embassy. From Yangon, they will be traveling five (5) hours going to Nay Pyi Taw, the administrative capital of Myanmar, to personally see the President and listen to his message.

The President’s visit to Myanmar commences as the Philippines is this year’s ASEAN Chair and is set to host the 30th and 31st ASEAN Summits, apart from leading the 50th founding anniversary of the ASEAN regional bloc.

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Activities in Myanmar

Official Dinner in Myanmar
High Tea withCommander-in-ChiefSenior General MinAung Hlaing	Signing Ceremony in Myanmar	Meeting with H.E. DawAung San SuuKyi of Myanmar
Bilateral Meeting withPresident U Htin Kyawof Myanmar	Welcome Ceremony and Signing of the Guest Book	Courtesy Call of VariousFilipino CompaniesOperating in Myanmar
Reaction from the Filipino Community in Myanmar	Meeting with the Filipino Community (Speech)	Meeting with the Filipino Community
Press Conference	Meeting with the Filipino Community (Live)	Arrival in the Republic of the Union of Myanmar