Belarus–Myanmar relations

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Belarus–Myanmar relations
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Belarus and Myanmar established diplomatic relations on 22 September 2000. [1]

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History

Belarus was a supporter of the Than Shwe government and was among 25 countries to vote against condemning the Burmese government in 2008. [2] Likewise, in 2007, Myanmar was one of 33 countries to vote against a United Nations General Assembly resolution titled "Situation of human rights in Belarus". [3]

During the height of the Rohingya crisis, Belarus was among the few countries to stand with the Burmese government. [4]

Relations only continued to improve since the rise of Min Aung Hlaing who came to power in the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état. The UN General Assembly passed a resolution on June 18, 2021, urging the military of Myanmar to end violence, free political prisoners, and restore democracy after the country's coup. The UN members were urged to "prevent the flow of arms into Myanmar" by the resolution. The only nation to vote against was Belarus. [5]

Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine

Belarus and Myanmar are among the few countries to support the Russian invasion of Ukraine. [6] [7]

On September 18 2023, Myanmar opened a consulate in Belarus. [8]

“Belarus considers Myanmar’s military regime to be a reliable partner in the Asian region,” said Belarus ambassador to Russia Dmitry Krutoi as he held talks with junta-appointed Myanmar ambassador to Belarus Lwin Oo. [9]

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References

  1. "Diplomatic relations between Belarus and ..." United Nations Digital Library. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
  2. https://digitallibrary.un.org/record/644767?ln=en
  3. https://digitallibrary.un.org/record/615032?ln=en
  4. https://digitallibrary.un.org/record/1470211?ln=en
  5. https://www.justiceformyanmar.org/stories/belarus-votes-against-un-resolution-after-over-decade-of-myanmar-military-ties
  6. "Myanmar Regime Backs Russia's Invasion of Ukraine". The Irrawaddy. 25 February 2022. Archived from the original on 25 February 2022. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
  7. "Russian invasion of Ukraine 'justified', says Myanmar junta". 25 February 2022. Archived from the original on 25 February 2022. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
  8. https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/myanmars-crisis-the-world/pariah-diplomacy-myanmar-opens-consulate-in-arms-supplier-belarus.html
  9. https://www.irrawaddy.com/specials/junta-watch/junta-watch-belarus-seals-bloody-alliance-with-regime-resistance-hit-naypyitaw-touted-as-top-tourism-destination-and-more.html