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Thai foreign minister arrives in Burma for official visit

Thai Foreign Minister Surakiart Sathirathai has arrived in the Burmese capital, Rangoon for a three-day official visit for talks with Burma's military leaders.

Mr Surakiart, who headed an 18-member delegation, was welcomed by Burmese foreign minister Win Aung.

The visiting foreign minister is scheduled to hold talks with the junta's vice chairman, General Maung Aye, secretary general Lieutenant General Khin Nyunt and Win Aung during the trip.

The talks are expected to cover areas including narcotics, illegal migrants, trade and fisheries.

Mr Surakiart met with Win Aung last month and discussed the repatriation of illegal workers and ethnic minorities who have fled Burma.

07/02/2002 06:04:35 | ABC Radio Australia News

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