Press statements by President of Russia and President of Myanmar

President of Russia Vladimir Putin and President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar Min Aung Hlaing made statements for the press following their talks in the Kremlin.

A ceremony to exchange Russia-Myanmar documents signed during the official visit of the President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar to the Russian Federation took place in the presence of both leaders.

The Declaration of the Russian Federation and the Republic of the Union of Myanmar on Ways and Means to Counter, Mitigate and Redress the Adverse Impacts of Unilateral Coercive Measures was signed. The signed documents include, in particular, interagency memoranda of understanding and cooperation in the electric power industry and the oil-and-gas sector, the electronics industry, digital technologies, information and communication technologies, culture and the arts, satellite navigation and manned space exploration, as well as in the field of the Cospas-Sarsat search and rescue system and the automated warning system for hazardous situations in near-Earth space (ASPOS). Furthermore, a Memorandum of Cooperation was signed between the Federal Anti-Monopoly Service of the Russian Federation and the Competition Commission of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, along with protocols on the implementation of the Memorandum of Cooperation between RC-Investments Fund of the Russian Federation and the Ministry of Electricity and Energy of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar of April 16, 2026 (regarding long-term supplies of liquefied natural gas (LNG)).

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President of Russia Vladimir Putin: Mr Min Aung Hlaing, ladies and gentlemen, friends,

We are very pleased to extend a warm welcome to our dear friend, President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar Min Aung Hlaing, on his official visit.

Russia and Myanmar are bound by truly strong, time-tested ties of friendship, partnership, and mutual support. Our shared history encompasses a wealth of experience in multifaceted cooperation, founded upon the principles of equality, mutual benefit, respect for and consideration of each other's interests.

In the 1950s and 1960s, our country did a great deal to support the nation-building of Myanmar. Russia also contributed to its economic and social development, and to the strengthening of its defence capabilities. Large-scale infrastructure projects, medical and educational facilities constructed with the involvement of Soviet specialists continue to operate successfully to this day, bringing tangible benefits to the people of Myanmar.

Most importantly, Russia-Myanmar relations continue to strengthen steadily and are being enriched with new, specific substance. The intergovernmental commission is functioning effectively; regular dialogue takes place through the foreign ministries and security councils; interparliamentary and interparty contacts are deepening; and a number of major joint projects are currently being worked out and implemented. All these matters have been discussed in detail today. We have also exchanged views on current regional and international issues.

To be continued.