EconomyMyanmar’s president invites Russian investors
Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing invited Russian investors to cooperate with his country, citing its strategic location, nearby markets, resources, climate and coastline. After talks with Vladimir Putin, he said the countries discussed defense, security, tourism, agriculture, healthcare and inter-parliamentary ties.
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- Putin welcomes Myanmar people's interest in learning Russian
Russian President Vladimir Putin said interest among Myanmar citizens in learning Russian is growing. The language is taught at universities in Yangon and Mandalay and at the Armed Forces Academy, while participation by Myanmar schools and universities in the Russian Teacher Abroad program is under consideration.
- Putin says Myanmar president’s visit will further develop bilateral ties
Russian President Vladimir Putin said he expects Min Aung Hlaing’s official visit to Russia to produce positive results and advance bilateral relations. The Myanmar leader is scheduled to hold several meetings and visit the Republic of Tuva, described by Putin as one of Russia’s centers of Buddhism.
- Putin says Russia and Myanmar share strong, time-tested friendship
Following talks with Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing, Vladimir Putin said Russia and Myanmar are linked by strong, time-tested ties of friendship, partnership and mutual support. He cited cooperation based on equality, mutual benefit and respect, along with active official dialogue and developing joint projects.
- Russia sees strong potential to expand cooperation with Myanmar — Prime Minister
Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said Russia and Myanmar have strong prospects for expanding bilateral trade, economic and investment ties. Moscow proposes closer high-tech cooperation, including sharing developments in the digital economy, autonomous electronic systems and artificial intelligence applications.
- Myanmar is Russia’s reliable partner in Southeast Asia, president says
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.
- Putin: Russia-Myanmar relations becoming increasingly trust-based
Russian President Vladimir Putin said relations with Myanmar, established in 1948, have developed steadily and become particularly trust-based in recent years. He thanked Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing for helping develop Russia’s ties with ASEAN and highlighted active cooperation between the two countries internationally.
- Putin to hold talks with Myanmar president at Kremlin
Russian President Vladimir Putin is due to meet Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing at the Kremlin on August 18 during his official visit to Russia. They will discuss expanding bilateral cooperation and international and regional issues, with several bilateral documents expected to be signed.
