Accepting reality
Five years after Myanmar's military seized power and plunged the country into a prolonged civil conflict, a new reality is emerging across Asia.
The aircraft was en route from the capital, Nay Pyi Taw, to the city of Pyin Oo Lwin.
SNS Web | New Delhi | June 10, 2021 5:10 pm
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In an unfortunate incident, at least 12 people have died after a military aircraft crashed in Myanmar on Thursday.
The aircraft was en route from the capital, Nay Pyi Taw, to the city of Pyin Oo Lwin. It crashed shortly after landing.
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Soldiers and Buddhist monks were part of the passengers that were onboard.
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The accident occured near entral city of Mandalay, according to dpa news agency.
The authorities are yet to ascertain the exact reason of the crash. But the authorities have reported that weather conditions were very bad.
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Five years after Myanmar's military seized power and plunged the country into a prolonged civil conflict, a new reality is emerging across Asia.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing on Monday held extensive bilateral talks in New Delhi, reaffirming their commitment to deepen cooperation across trade, investment, connectivity, security, technology and development sectors, while underscoring that peace and stability in Myanmar remain vital for regional security and the wider Southeast Asian region.
The current visit of Myanmar's president, U Min Aung Hlaing, to India comes at a freighted moment for both countries.
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