Myanmar leader visits Singapore

Myanmar leader visits Singapore

SINGAPORE (AFP): Myanmar military strongman Khin Nyunt, accompanied by three ministers, arrived here yesterday for talks with Singapore Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong and to forge pacts in shipping and other business, officials said.

Singapore is Myanmar's largest trading partner and second biggest foreign investor.

Lt. Gen. Khin Nyunt was accompanied by Hotels and Tourism Minister Lt. Gen. Kyaw Ba, National Planning and Economic Development Minister Brig. Gen. Abel and Transport Minister Lt. Gen. Thein Win.

Khin Nyunt was scheduled to hold talks with Goh and Deputy Premier Lee Hsien Loong yesterday and attend the second Singapore-Myanmar Joint Ministerial Working Committee meeting today, officials said.