State Visit to the Republic of the Union of Myanmar

On Wednesday 6 November 2013, at the Yangon Children’s Hospital, Myanmar, the Governor-General the Honourable Quentin Bryce AC CVO, as guest of the Senior Medical Superintendent Dr Than Htaik, Consultant Pediatrician Dr Aye Thiri Naing and Australian Emergency Physician Dr Rose Skalicky-Klein, met with patients, pediatrician practitioners and surgeons.

Afterwards, at the Chief Minister’s Office, the Governor-General, met with the Yangon Chief Minister, His Excellency U Myint Swe.

Later, at the Australian Residence, the Governor-General hosted a roundtable discussion for women community leaders.

In the evening, the Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, as guests of the Australian Ambassador to the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, Her Excellency Ms Bronte Moules, attended a reception with Australian and international business representatives and leaders from the not-for-profit sector.

Then, the Governor-General and Mr Bryce, as guests of Dr Tin Thein Lwin, visited the Shwedagon Pagoda.

Earlier, Mr Bryce attended a briefing on Australia’s contribution to the Yangon Heritage Trust.