Myanmar–Syria relations

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Myanmar–Syria relations
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Myanmar and Syria established diplomatic relations on 15 June 1972. [1] Myanmar has a non resident ambassador in Cairo.

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History

The Syrian Arab Republic was a supporter of the Than Shwe government and was among 25 countries to vote against condemning the Burmese government in 2008. [2]

Syria was the only Islamic majority country to vote against condemning Myanmar during the Rohingya crisis. [3]

Current relations

Myanmar is considered a friendly country to the Syrian Arab Republic. On 76th anniversary of Independence Day of Syria, Assad received a congratulations from Chairman of the State Administration Council of Myanmar Min Aung Hlaing. [4]

Both countries have supported the Russian Invasion of Ukraine. [5] [6] [7]

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References

  1. "Diplomatic relations" . Retrieved 13 May 2022.
  2. https://digitallibrary.un.org/record/644767?ln=en
  3. https://digitallibrary.un.org/record/1470211?ln=en
  4. "President al-Assad receives congratulation cables on occasion of 76th anniversary of Independence Day". SANA. 20 April 2022. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
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