Chapter 1188: Presidential Distress
Not long after, Ma Xiaobo came over with another document, but this time it was Tripp's itinerary that Mu Yang wanted.
The visit lasted 6 hours, haha, it seems that my guess is correct.
Tripp's trip to four Asian countries is Japan, South Korea, Myanmar, and finally Malaysia, 2 days in Japan, 2 days in South Korea, 6 hours in Myanmar, and one and a half days in Malaysia, and then return home.
On the itinerary in Myanmar, Tripp will meet Sai Mokang directly in Yangon, rather than in Naypyidaw, the capital of Myanmar. The specific meeting itinerary is to arrange a very brief external speech, followed by private talks. After the private talks, Sai Mokang will accompany Tripp to visit the Grand Kin Pagoda of Yangon, and then board the plane to Malaysia later.
It's really hasty.
The temporary itinerary taste is too strong.
Mu Yang is sure that this trip to Myanmar was only achieved after some of the time to visit Malaysia.
It seems that this trip to Myanmar was just to meet Sai Maokang and say a few words in private. Mu Yang is sure that the key point is to the private meeting time.
In the evening, Mu Yang received a call from Sai Maokang.
"Sir, you know what Tripp has visited Myanmar." Sai Mokang said.
"Yes, I also took a look at his itinerary specifically, and I should have tried to squeeze out time to meet you in Myanmar." Mu Yang said.
"Yes, Tripp personally called me before, and he and I expressed his meaning, hoping that Myanmar would have its own propositions and make positive contributions to the regional stability of Asia, and not allow certain countries to have regional hegemony. I know, he is referring to China."
"Treep proposed that some assistance and investment projects can be given to Myanmar can be given, and the economic sanctions imposed on Myanmar can be lifted," said Sai Mokang.
Mu Yang smiled, "The United States unilaterally imposed economic sanctions on Myanmar, but now it uses this as a condition. This transaction is really accurate, and it is stable and profitable. It is very domineering. How did you answer?"
"I told him that I would think seriously. Perhaps it was because I did not respond to him positively that he had this trip to Myanmar. Sir, how do you think I should deal with it? Will our meeting affect our future trip to China?" Sai Maokang asked Mu Yang.
Mu Yang pondered for a moment, "Don't take too much into consideration, it will not have any impact on China's trip."
"You can listen to his words, but you may not necessarily agree to them all. Even the President of the United States cannot force you. His purpose, with the smell of wining and warning, hopes that Myanmar will come with them, at most it is Tripp's expression of the United States' opinion to you, and that's all."
"You can eat what you deserve and take what you deserve. As for the request he mentioned, just be vague."
The two discussed on the phone again before hanging up the phone.
On August 12, US President Tripp issued an executive order announcing the United States to terminate the implementation of the National Emergency Law against Myanmar and thereby lift relevant sanctions against Myanmar.
This is considered to pave the way for a trip to Myanmar a few days later.
On August 22, US President Tripp arrived in Yangon from South Korea on Air Force One and embarked on a trip to Myanmar.
He became the first U.S. president ever to visit Myanmar.
Sai Maokang went to Yangon Airport to greet him, and the Vice President of Myanmar was also greeted by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, mostly ministers and members of Congress.
The two sides shook hands cordially and then took a bus to the former National Parliament Building in Yangon.
After visiting the former Capitol, Tripp spoke at the Parliament Square.
"Thank you for your warm welcome. I am the first US president to visit this country. I was deeply moved by your kind hospitality. My eyes were filled with children waving the national flags of our two countries."
“I had the honor of visiting the Secretariat, the birthplace of modern Myanmar, seeing the blueprint of democracy, seeing Burmese, Chinese, Indian, Buddhist, Muslim, Hindus, Christians live in peace. This is an example of the diversity and tolerance of multiple cultures, multiple beliefs, a distinctive symbol of the country’s diversity and regional potential.”
"As we all know, Myanmar is "moving in the right direction", but its reforms need greater progress to accelerate the process of democratization."
"When I took office, I said that the United States would join forces with countries that were willing to let go of their fists. Here, after decades of dictatorship, we have begun to see significant progress in just a short period of time. The significance of progress is that Myanmar, once closed to the world, began to play a role in this region and the entire world."
"Our bilateral relations have encountered difficulties in the past. Now, I am very happy that our relationship has made significant improvements and the United States is willing to help Myanmar's change..."
After Tripp spoke, he waved goodbye to the crowd in the square and then held private talks with Sai Maokang. Perhaps this is the ultimate goal this time.
The two sides discussed the legal system, judicial, police and military issues in Myanmar. They also discussed poverty alleviation, agricultural development issues, and improvement of health and education for farmers in rural areas.
Tript specifically mentioned that he is willing to see Myanmar maintain independent development and play a greater role in Asia.
The meaning of it is self-evident.
The two had a private meeting lasted nearly 2 hours. After lunch, they had a short rest. Sai Maokang accompanied Tripp to visit the Grand King Tower in Yangon.
Yangon Grand Pagoda is known as one of the four great miracles in Southeast Asia. It is magnificent and magnificent. Its hair is the Buddha and is one of the Buddhist holy places in Myanmar.
Because of Tripp's visit, the Great King Tower in Yangon had been closed, with no tourists, only security personnel were left. Tripp and Sai Maokang and his group took off their shoes and walked into the King Tower with the help of officials and bodyguards.
Of course, there are also a large number of journalists following.
"Myanmar people believe that the day a person is born will determine his sign. There are eight such signs, representing seven days a week and Wednesday afternoon, and there are eight species of animals, including a roc, tiger, lion, toothless elephant, rat, guinea pig and dragon, respectively, representing people born from Sunday to Saturday, and each sign has a Buddha image."
Saimaukang and Tripp walked slowly side by side and explained to him the situation of the small stupa around the Ruijin Tower.
Tripp became interested and found the Buddha statue representing him, which was a guinea pig, and said with a smile: "Am I a mouse? It's so interesting. It's somewhat similar to Western zodiac signs and is very different."
"What should I do now?" Tripp asked with interest.
"The believers will offer flowers to the Buddha and splash water to pray and make wishes." Sai Maokang said.
Tripp took a string of flower woven by jasmine flowers, walked to the Buddha statue, placed the string on the Buddha statue's seating platform, then picked up a cup from the side, took water and sprinkled it on the Buddha statue to cleanse the Buddha's body.
The wind blew the bells on the pagoda swayed slightly, and the ding-ring kept ringing. People felt that this scene was so harmonious. The reporters kept taking photos and recording this scene.
Chapter completed!