Russia was one of the few countries that supported Myanmar after the 2021 military coup, during which the democratically elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi was overthrown, provoking a civil war in which, according to rough estimates, more than 100,000 people died.
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Min Aung Hlaing was appointed President of Myanmar in April after staged elections that Western countries and democracy observers called fictitious.
“Currently, the relations between our countries are rapidly developing,” said Min Aung Hlaing, addressing V. Putin through an interpreter in the ornate Kremlin hall.
“Thanks to Russia and your personal support, we have achieved many results on the international stage,” he said.
“Myanmar is a reliable Russian partner in Southeast Asia,” added the country’s leader.
Meanwhile, V. Putin stated that both countries “actively cooperate on the international stage” and that “work needs to be done in the economic field.”
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He also mentioned “developing” security ties.
“Your visit program is very comprehensive, so I am confident there will be an opportunity to discuss all these issues,” said V. Putin.
Earlier, in a meeting with the Myanmar leader, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said that Moscow “continues to implement agreements on the construction of a small nuclear power plant in Myanmar.”
Myanmar and Russia signed a five-year military cooperation agreement in February, but its details remain undisclosed.
The Myanmar military uses Russian fighter jets in battles with rebel groups. It is also accused of targeting civilians, and some conflict observers equate these attacks to war crimes.
This is already the sixth official visit of Min Aung Hlaing to Moscow since the 2021 coup.
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