Myanmar and Russia strengthen ties through continued cooperation and understanding (5 March 2025)
The Prime Minister’s visit to Russia is expected to significantly strengthen bilateral ties and foster enhanced cooperation across multiple sectors, including trade, economy, health, energy, security, and cultural exchange.
State Administration Council Chairman Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, who is currently in the Russian Federation at the invitation of President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, held an exclusive meeting with President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin at Kremlin Palace in Moscow yesterday evening.
At the meeting, President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin said that he was delighted to meet the Prime Minister for the second time. The current visit of the Prime Minister will greatly contribute to strengthening the friendship and cooperation between the two countries. During this visit, agreements for bilateral cooperation will be signed. Trade relations between our two nations have also improved compared to the past. Moreover, the two countries continue to collaborate on international platforms. Despite the geographical distance, both countries share a close and friendly relationship. Historically, Myanmar and Russia have been maintaining cooperation and understanding. The diplomatic relations between the two nations have now reached the 77th anniversary. Meetings and discussions like this are highly beneficial for both countries. The Senior General said he would also like to express his gratitude for this opportunity in dialogue.
They also exchanged views on the enhancement of friendly relations and cooperation between the two countries, manufacturing and trade measures, economic development matters, cooperation in investment, agriculture and livestock and other sectors. The Senior General and the President of the Russian Federation attended the bilateral meeting. At the meeting, ministers from both countries discussed the education and health sector, science and technology sector, manufacturing and trade sector, economic sector and prospects of cooperation in other sectors. The Senior General and the Russian Federation President had necessary discussions.
Next, the agreements and memoranda of understanding were exchanged between the two governments. In the presence of the Senior General and the Russian Federation President, the Myanmar Ambassador to the Russian Federation and relevant Union ministers and relevant ministers and officials from the Russian Federation signed the agreements and exchanged notes. These agreements and MoU were the agreement on education qualification identification and bilateral recognition of degrees between the two countries, memoranda of understanding on taxation, MoU on health issues, memoranda of cooperation in culture and sports sectors, MoU on cooperation in nuclear and radiation safety rules for peacefully using atomic energy, MoU on cooperation in geological exploration business and technology, MoU on cooperation in space exploration and usage arena with peaceful purpose, and a joint declaration on successful coordination over the draft agreement on investment promotion and protection between the two countries.
The SAC Chairman Prime Minister and the President of the Russian Federation released the joint declaration of the two countries to media. The joint declaration and dialogues between both sides will be published separately.
State Administration Council Chairman Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, who is currently in the Russian Federation at the invitation of President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, held an exclusive meeting with President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin at Kremlin Palace in Moscow yesterday evening.
At the meeting, President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin said that he was delighted to meet the Prime Minister for the second time. The current visit of the Prime Minister will greatly contribute to strengthening the friendship and cooperation between the two countries. During this visit, agreements for bilateral cooperation will be signed. Trade relations between our two nations have also improved compared to the past. Moreover, the two countries continue to collaborate on international platforms. Despite the geographical distance, both countries share a close and friendly relationship. Historically, Myanmar and Russia have been maintaining cooperation and understanding. The diplomatic relations between the two nations have now reached the 77th anniversary. Meetings and discussions like this are highly beneficial for both countries. The Senior General said he would also like to express his gratitude for this opportunity in dialogue.
They also exchanged views on the enhancement of friendly relations and cooperation between the two countries, manufacturing and trade measures, economic development matters, cooperation in investment, agriculture and livestock and other sectors. The Senior General and the President of the Russian Federation attended the bilateral meeting. At the meeting, ministers from both countries discussed the education and health sector, science and technology sector, manufacturing and trade sector, economic sector and prospects of cooperation in other sectors. The Senior General and the Russian Federation President had necessary discussions.
Next, the agreements and memoranda of understanding were exchanged between the two governments. In the presence of the Senior General and the Russian Federation President, the Myanmar Ambassador to the Russian Federation and relevant Union ministers and relevant ministers and officials from the Russian Federation signed the agreements and exchanged notes. These agreements and MoU were the agreement on education qualification identification and bilateral recognition of degrees between the two countries, memoranda of understanding on taxation, MoU on health issues, memoranda of cooperation in culture and sports sectors, MoU on cooperation in nuclear and radiation safety rules for peacefully using atomic energy, MoU on cooperation in geological exploration business and technology, MoU on cooperation in space exploration and usage arena with peaceful purpose, and a joint declaration on successful coordination over the draft agreement on investment promotion and protection between the two countries.
The SAC Chairman Prime Minister and the President of the Russian Federation released the joint declaration of the two countries to media. The joint declaration and dialogues between both sides will be published separately.
