Myanmar's leader visit Singapore

Myanmar's leader visit Singapore

SINGAPORE (AFP): The chairman of Myanmar's ruling junta, Than Shwe, arrived here yesterday for a four-day official visit aimed at boosting economic ties with Singapore.

Than Shwe's trip, at the invitation of Singapore Premier Goh Chok Tong, is his first to the city state since he became head of the State Law and Order Restoration Council (SLORC) in April 1992.

His 44-member delegation includes a senior general in the council, Khin Nyunt, and four ministers who will have separate meetings with their Singapore counterparts.

Before his visit here, Than Shwe was in Indonesia for a four- day official visit -- his first to an ASEAN country. Singapore is a leading investor in Myanmar, with investments of more than S$400 million (US$285.7 million).