Myanmar: Netherlands to Help Burma Manage Water

Sep 10, 2014 | Ole Chavannes, Democratic Voice of Burma
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During the last day of Burmese President Thein Sein’s ten-day tour through Germany, Switzerland and the Netherlands, the Dutch government announced support for water management projects in Burma with a commitment of three million euros (US$3.9 million).

The Burmese delegation met with Prime Minister Mark Rutte, several Ministers, CEO’s and the Dutch royal couple on 9 September. The first formal visit to the Netherlands by a Burmese President didn’t generate much public attention, however. While journalists were offered a quick photo op, questions were not permitted and no press conference was held.