In 1972, when president Anwar Sadat kicked the Soviet military out of Egypt and began moving his countrytowardthe US, America was rapidly expanding its strategic ties to Israel.
"While thecountry is movingtoward modern democracy, our military plays a leading role in national politics, " General Min Aung Hlaing said at the parade.
"While thecountry is movingtoward modern democracy, our military plays a leading role in national politics, " Senior General Min Aung Hlaing told the assembled troops.