Belarus President to start new phase of cooperation with interim President Min Aung Hlaing

Naypyidaw – Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, who made a day trip to Naypyidaw, met with interim President Min Aung Hlaing and stated that a new phase of cooperation between the two countries will begin, the interim government announced. Although the interim government proudly announced the Belarusian President's visit, it was understood that he made a stopover in Naypyidaw on the evening of July 13, after visiting Russia, China, and Indonesia. Upon arriving in Naypyidaw in the evening, the Belarusian President immediately met with the interim President and said that it was time to take new steps to further enhance the relationship between them. Furthermore, the interim government stated that discussions were held on implementing joint projects for 2026-2028, economic cooperation, and increasing investment. Political and military analysts pointed out that this visit by the Belarusian President to Myanmar is the second time since the military coup, and it is a move by two dictatorial countries facing international sanctions to mutually support and strengthen their ties. Belarus, a landlocked country in Eastern Europe, has been under a dictatorial regime and ruled by a family since 1994, and like the interim government, it is subject to sanctions from countries around the world, including the United Nations and the European Union. It also borders Russia, Ukraine, Poland, Lithuania, and Latvia, and it is known that it is purchasing weapons, aircraft, and technology from Russia, following the lead of Russia and China, to overcome sanctions. Similarly, the interim government, which has transitioned to military rule, is purchasing weapons, aircraft, and technology not only from Russia but also from Belarus, and it is known among military circles that it is sending aircraft for repairs to Russia through Belarus. Photo – MOI