"During the meeting, the Union Minister expressed gratitude towards Norway for the years of assistance in Myanmar’s democratic transition. They also discussed the latest situation in Rakhine State, cooperation with ASEAN nations, UN agencies and international organizations, UEHRD’s processes, implementation of the recommendations on Rakhine State, and Myanmar’s preparations to respond to the International Court of Justice. The Foreign Minister replied that Norway will continue its assistance to Myanmar. In the meeting with the Lebanon delegation, both sides discussed Lebanon’s demining initiative in 1998 by its military and establishment of its Mine Action Center, later leavened to a Mine Action Authority, cooperation with NGOs and civilians in clearing explosive mines, Lebanon’s preparation to sign the Mine Ban Convention in order to acquire technical and financial assistance in demining, and Lebanon’s military’s preparation to halt the use of explosive mines as they negatively effect the livelihood of people..."