‘Russia considers Myanmar to be a reliable ally’ - Russian Defence Minister

‘Russia considers Myanmar to be a reliable ally’ - Russian Defence Minister
Senior General Min Aung Hlaing attends opening ceremony of 8th Moscow Conference on International Security; meets Minister of Defence of Russian Federation. Photo: seniorgeneralminaunghlaing.com.mm
Senior General Min Aung Hlaing attends opening ceremony of 8th Moscow Conference on International Security; meets Minister of Defence of Russian Federation. Photo: seniorgeneralminaunghlaing.com.mm

A delegation from Myanmar that arrived in Moscow to attend the 8th Moscow Conference on International Security visited Russian defence military-industrial enterprises and examined their production, Russian Defence Minister, Army General Sergey Shoigu said at a meeting with Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services of Myanmar Min Aung Hlaing, according to a TASS report.

"I have learnt that the Myanmar delegation visited Russian military-industrial complex enterprises and examined their production and the manufacturing potential. Now you have an independent opinion on our capabilities," Army General Sergey Shoigu was quoted as saying.

Shoigu pointed out that Russia considers Myanmar to be a reliable ally and strategic partner in Southeast Asia and Asia-Pacific.

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