# Myanmar is Russia’s reliable partner in Southeast Asia, president says

https://mins.news/en/item/25193

- TASS, 2026-08-18 13:46 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2174697

> Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing said after talks with Vladimir Putin that bilateral ties with Russia are developing actively. He said the two sides are working toward new agreements to deepen cooperation and that Myanmar is ready to strengthen the relationship further.

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