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The ceremony of recognition as a China-Myanmar Friendship School was held at Latha 2.
The ceremony of recognition as a China-Myanmar Friendship School (CMFS) was held at No 2 Basic Education High School in Latha Township, Yangon Region on 13 October.
During the ceremony, the Counsellor Mr Li Qianguo of the Chinese Embassy in Myanmar, deputy director general U Myo Win Aung of the Yangon Region Education Office gave speeches and the headteacher Dr Than Than Sein of the school expressed gratitude.
The Chinese Embassy in Myanmar donated computers, printers, fans and sports equipment to the school. Student girls from the Latha 2 entertained attendees with Myanmar traditional dances.
Officials of the Chinese Embassy, education officials, chairman U Tin Oo of the Myanmar-China Friendship Association (Central), teachers, students and guests attended the ceremony.
As from 2016, a total of 24 schools has been approved as CMFS across Myanmar. Yangon is situated significantly to engage in the international relation and being recognized as a CMFS can help strengthen the friendship relation of the two countries as well as a significant step for the education sector development.
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