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23 April 2026, 12:42

Defense ministries of Belarus, Myanmar confirm mutual interest in advancing cooperation

Photo courtesy of the Defense Ministry
Photo courtesy of the Defense Ministry
MINSK, 23 April (BelTA) – Negotiations between Belarusian Defense Minister, Lieutenant General Viktor Khrenin and the head of Myanmar’s military delegation, Quartermaster General of the country’s Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Zaw Myo Tin were held at the Central House of Officers in Minsk, the Defense Ministry told BelTA.

The sides discussed the current state and prospects of bilateral cooperation, including its economic aspects.

“Your visit to Belarus not only confirms mutual interest in cooperation but will also greatly contribute to the implementation of the provisions of the cooperation roadmap for 2026-2028, which was signed in November 2025,” Viktor Khrenin noted.

Zaw Myo Tin emphasized that the positive dynamics of high-level cooperation meet the national interests of both states and confirm the mutual trust between the armed forces of Belarus and Myanmar. “The defense ministries of our countries successfully find common ground, opening up new opportunities for mutually beneficial cooperation,” he said. “We experienced an earthquake. In that situation the Belarusian side provided support. On behalf of Myanmar and the Myanmar people, I want to thank you for that.”

The day before the foreign delegation visited Minsk Automobile Plant (MAZ) where they held a meeting with the enterprise’s management and familiarized themselves with the products the company makes. The visit program also includes trips to a number of other Belarusian enterprises in Minsk and Vitebsk.
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