NAY PYI TAW, June 17 (Xinhua) -- French Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Development Jean-Marc Ayrault said on Friday France will provide 200 million euros (266 million U.S. dollars) in development aid to Myanmar.
Ayrault told a joint press conference with his Myanmar counterpart Aung San Suu Kyi that France's assistance has already been in place in Myanmar with its aid doubled for the youths of the country.
The French Development Agency (AFD) is also involved in Myanmar's development process, especially in urban planning, energy and health sectors, he said, adding that the number of French companies investing in Myanmar is also increasing.
The French minister stressed that the Mayor Office of Paris is ready to help Myanmar concerning with urban planning.
Ayrault arrived in the Myanmar capital on a three-day visit on Thursday. His trip is the first by a French government representative since the new government took office in April.
The French minister also met with President U Htin Kyaw.
