The ceremony to present the honorary medals and certificates awarded by Russia’s EMERCOM to representatives from Myanmar’s Ministry of Defence for their outstanding efforts in earthquake rescue operations was held yesterday at the Hsinphyushin Hall of the Military Transit Camp in Nay Pyi Taw.

It was attended by Mandalay Region Chief Minister U Myo Aung, Russian Ambassador to Myanmar Mr Iskander Azizov, Adjutant General Lt-Gen Phone Myat, Senior Tatmadaw officers of office of the Commander-in-Chief (Army), recipients of awards and relevant officials.

The Russian Ambassador remarked and presented honorary medals and certificates to the outstanding representatives of the Ministry of Defence.

The region’s chief minister expressed words of gratitude on behalf of the recipients and concluded the event.

MNA/KTZH

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