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Talks with Prime Minister of Myanmar Min Aung Hlaing
Vladimir Putin is holding talks at the Kremlin with Chairman of the State Administration Council, Prime Minister of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar Min Aung Hlaing, who is on an official visit to Russia.
Also representing Russia at the talks are Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, Presidential Aide Yuri Ushakov, Minister of Industry and Trade Anton Alikhanov, Minister of Economic Development and Co-Chair of the Russia-Myanmar Commission for Trade and Economic Cooperation Maxim Reshetnikov, and Finance Minister Anton Siluanov.
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Beginning of Russia-Myanmar narrow-format talks.
President of Russia Vladimir Putin: Mr Chairman, friends.
I would like to extend my heartfelt greetings to you and welcome you to Moscow. This is not your first time in our country. We are delighted to see you.
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Statements following Russian-Myanmar talks
March 4, 2025
This time, you have a very big programme for your visit, which includes three cities, apart from Moscow. I am certain that this trip will be both very useful and inspiring for you.
This year, we are marking 25 years since signing the declaration on the foundations of friendship between our two countries. In fact, there has been steady progress in the relations between Russia and Myanmar.
In 2024, trade increased by 40 percent, which is a very solid result, and it also demonstrates the potential will have yet to unlock.
We have been working together on the international stage, and I would like to thank you for overseeing Russia’s engagement with ASEAN.
Of course, I cannot fail to thank you for the generous gift you sent us last year – I am referring to the six elephant calves. They have already been transferred to the Moscow Zoo. Thank you very much.
We are very glad to see you. Welcome.
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