Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s visit to the Republic of the Union of Myanmar

On August 3, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov visited the Republic of the Union of Myanmar where he was received by the Chairman of the State Administrative Council, Prime Minister of the Provisional Government, Min Aung Hlaing. He also held talks with Foreign Minister Wunna Maung Lwin.

Sergey Lavrov and Min Aung Hlaing had an in-depth discussion of the geopolitical situation that is emerging against the background of the unprecedented sanctions campaign unleashed by the collective West both against Russia and against Myanmar. He confirmed the need for coordinated steps to strengthen a multipolar world order based on the equality of all members of the international community, respect for the UN Charter and the standards and principles of international law.

A wide range of issues related to Russia-Myanmar relations were discussed, including the political dialogue, trade and investment relations, interaction in defence and security, and humanitarian exchange. The parties reached an understanding that the practical aspects of cooperation will be discussed at the third meeting of the Russian-Myanmar Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation scheduled for the second half of the year.

Sergey Lavrov and Wunna Maung Lwin reaffirmed their close or overlapping positions on key regional and global issues, as well as their willingness to strengthen coordination in the international arena. In order to further intensify the dialogue between foreign ministries, a Plan for Consultations for 2022-2024 was signed between the ministries of foreign affairs of Russia and the Republic of the Union of Myanmar.

During the visit, Myanmar was officially given 500 Russian-made monkeypox test kits as humanitarian assistance.

The meetings in Nay Pyi Taw were held in a constructive and friendly atmosphere, traditional for relations between the two countries, which in 2023 will mark 75 years since being established.