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Belarusian President Lukashenko Begins First Official Visit to Myanmar Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko last night arrived in Myanmar on a two-day state visit aimed at consolidating the recent rapid progress in relations between the two nations. According to areportin the state-run Global New Light of Myanmar, Lukashenko was received in Naypyidaw “with full state protocol honors,” including performances by “ethnic cultural troupes and dance troupes” and crowds of flag-waving students who chanted homilies to the bilateral relationship. The media outlet stated that the visit, the first by Lukashenko to Myanmar since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1999, “is expected to further strengthen the longstanding friendship and expand cooperative ties between Myanmar and Belarus.” According to the Belarusianstate news agency BelTA, Lukashenko will meet with military chief Min Aung Hlaing to discuss “promising areas of bilateral interaction and the implementation of joint projects.” The two leaders will also discuss “the development of cooperation in agriculture and food security, industry and pharmaceuticals.” Officials from both nations will review progress in imple…

Myanmar's former junta chief kicks off visit to China as civilian ... Myanmar’s former junta chief kicks off visit to China as civilian president Sign up now: Get insights on Asia's fast-moving developments Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing (pictured) arrived in Beijing on June 15. PHOTO: REUTERS Published Jun 15, 2026, 02:38 PM Updated Jun 15, 2026, 08:04 PM Listen BEIJING - Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing arrived in Beijing on June 15 for a five-day visit at the invitation of Chinese leader Xi Jinping, China’s state media reported, marking his first trip to the world's second-largest economy since being elected president. Min Aung Hlaing, 69, the former junta chief who was the architect of a 2021 coup that led to civil war in Myanmar and a wave of international sanctions, was elected president in early April by a Parliament packed with military loyalists. His journey from top general to civilian president formalised his hold on power after a coup that ended a decade of tentative democracy and sparked an exodus of foreign investors from what was once one of Asia's most promising frontier markets. During his visit this week, Min Aung Hlaing will hold talks with Xi. He will also meet with China’…

China, Myanmar pursue deeper ties as leaders hold talks in Beijing Beijing held a state welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People on Tuesday morning before Chinese President Xi Jinping and Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing began their talks. 

China embraces Myanmar's president as former junta chief seeks legitimacy BEIJING — Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing's state visit to China is ‌set to give the former junta chief a significant diplomatic boost as he seeks to consolidate his grip on power in the war-torn country following a widely condemned election at the turn of the year.

China Embraces Myanmar President as Junta Chief Seeks Legitimacy Published byGlobal Banking & Finance Review Posted on June 16, 2026 · Last updated: June 16, 2026 June 16 (Reuters) - Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing's state visit to China is set to give the former junta chief a significant diplomatic boost as he seeks to consolidate his grip on power in the war-torn country following a widely condemned election at the turn of the year. The five-day trip at the highest level of diplomatic engagement, during which Min Aung Hlaing will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping, follows an official visit to India at the end of last month, when he held talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "An official state visit hosted by Xi Jinping is a visible signal that China is prepared to deal with Myanmar's new administration as a full partner," said Richard Horsey, the senior Myanmar adviser at Crisis Group. "India gave him a warm embrace on his recent visit, but not the full honours of an official state visit." While the optics are a win for Min Aung Hlaing, analysts say Beijing is likely to remain focused on securing its own strategic interests, including strengthening borders and develo…

Belarus' Lukashenko meets Min Aung Hlaing in Myanmar | AP News In this photo released by Belarusian presidential press service, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko and Myanmar’s Military leader Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, right, seen during their meeting in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 (Belarusian Presidential Press Service via AP) In this photo released by Belarusian presidential press service, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko and Myanmar’s Military leader Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, right, seen during their meeting in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 (Belarusian Presidential Press Service via AP) In this photo released by Belarusian presidential press service, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko and Myanmar’s Military leader Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, centre right, seen during their meeting in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 (Belarusian Presidential Press Service via AP) Myanmar’s Military leader Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing speaks during a session at the World Atomic Week forum at the Exhibition of Achievements of National Economy (VDNKh) in Moscow, Russia, Sept. 25, 2025. (Evgenia Novozhenina/Pool Photo via AP, File) …

China embraces Myanmar's president as former junta chief ... - Bangkok Post World China embraces Myanmar's president as former junta chief seeks legitimacy Delegation includes ​Kachin and Shan state ⁠chiefs, highlighting focus on border ⁠trade and resources PUBLISHED : 16 Jun 2026 at 11:02 WRITER: Reuters Small Medium Large 2 This handout picture taken and released on June 15, 2026, by the Presidential Press and Information Bureau shows Myanmar’s President Min Aung Hlaing, right, shaking hands with a Chinese official upon his arrival in Beijing. (Photo: Handout) BEIJING — Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing's state visit to China is ‌set to give the former junta chief a significant diplomatic boost as he seeks to consolidate his grip on power in the war-torn country following a widely condemned election at the turn of the year. The five-day trip at the highest level of diplomatic engagement, during which Min Aung Hlaing will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping, follows an official visit to India at the end of ​last month, when he held talks with Prime ⁠Minister Narendra Modi. "An official state visit hosted by Xi Jinping is a visible signal that China is prepared to deal with Myanmar'…

President Xi Jinping Holds Talks with Myanmar's President Min Aung ... On the morning of June 16, 2026, President Xi Jinping held talks with President of MyanmarMin Aung Hlaing, who is on a state visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. President Xi Jinping pointed out that China and Myanmar enjoy a deep pauk-phaw friendship. Over the 76 years since the two countries established diplomatic ties, China and Myanmar have always stood together through thick and thin and helped each other, and jointly advocated and practiced the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, setting a fine example of state-to-state relations featuring equality and mutual benefit. China pursues a principle of amity, sincerity, mutual benefit and inclusiveness and places its relations with Myanmar in an important position of its neighborhood diplomacy. China is committed to the principle of noninterference in internal affairs.Its policy of friendship toward Myanmar is for all the people of Myanmar. China firmly supports Myanmar in safeguarding its sovereignty and territorial integrity, and supports Myanmar’s new government in coordinating development and security and pursuing a right path o…

Wang Yi Meets with Myanmar's Commander-in-Chief of Defense ... On January 12, 2021 local time, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Myanmar's Commander-in-Chief of Defense Services Min Aung Hlaing in Nay Pyi Taw. Wang Yi said, China appreciates that the Myanmar military takes national revitalization as its mission, thinks about the future development of its country from a long-term perspective, makes commitment to the traditional friendship between China and Myanmar and promotes the "Paukphaw" (fraternal) friendship between the two countries. China and Myanmar have reached significant political consensus on building the China-Myanmar community with a shared future during President Xi Jinping's historic state visit to Myanmar last year. The main purpose of Wang Yi's trip to Myanmar on invitation is to communicate in depth with Myanmar on how to implement the results of President Xi Jinping's state visit to Myanmar and exchange views on developing bilateral ties in the next stage. Building a China-Myanmar community with a shared future firstly shows the firm mutual support of the two sides as "Paukphaw" brothers. China will continue to back Myanmar in safeguarding …

Xi Backs Myanmar Leader, Expands Strategic Cooperation News Xi Backs Myanmar Leader, Expands Strategic Cooperation By Business Today Editorial June 16, 2026 Share Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Linkedin Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirmed support for Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing on on June 16, as the two leaders pledged to deepen strategic cooperation and strengthen bilateral ties during talks in Beijing. According to Reuters ,Xi said he was willing to strengthen leadership over China-Myanmar relations, promote longstanding friendship between the two nations and expand comprehensive strategic cooperation, according to Chinese state broadcaster CCTV. Min Aung Hlaing is on a five-day state visit to China, his first since consolidating power following controversial elections held in Myanmar late last year and early this year. The leaders met at Beijing’s Great Hall of the People after a state welcome ceremony and later witnessed the signing of 18 cooperation agreements covering cross-border transport in the Greater Mekong subregion, free trade, disaster assistance, healthcare and media. Xi also called for closer cooperation to contribute to regional peace and development. China r…

China, Myanmar pursue deeper ties as leaders hold talks in Beijing Beijing held a state welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People on June 17 where the ​two Presidents witnessed the signing of cooperation documents

China’s Xi vows support for Myanmar as President Min Aung Hlaing moves to bridge isolation Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirmed support for Myanmar’s leadership under former junta chief Min Aung Hlaing on Tuesday, reinforcing Beijing’s influence as its southern neighbour struggles to contain a gruelling civil war. Speaking after a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People, Xi said Beijing prioritised its ties with Myanmar, which he said held an “important position” in China’s neighbourhood diplomacy. “I am willing to strengthen strategic guidance with you, carry forward our...

China offers staunch support to Myanmar president during his state visit The two countries sign 18 cooperation deals, including on free trade and assistance in the event of natural disasters.

Brand Story17 Jun 2026, 23:56 GMT+10 China places ties with Myanmar as a priority in neighborhood diplomacy, and supports the new Myanmar government in coordinating development and security imperatives to find a correct path of development that suits its national conditions and wins popular support, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday during a meeting with President of Myanmar Min Aung Hlaing in Beijing, the Xinhua News Agency reported. At the invitation of China's leader, Min Aung Hlaing is paying a state visit to China from June 15 to 19, his first trip to China since he assumed office as Myanmar's president in April. The visit falls just one week after June 8, the 76th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Myanmar. The Chinese Foreign Ministry earlier noted that this visit will serve as a vital opportunity to deepen bilateral cooperation. Prior to the talks, the Chinese leader held a welcome ceremony for Min Aung Hlaing. Myanmar media outlet MITV described the ceremony as 'warmly.' After the talks, the two heads of state jointly witnessed the signing of cooperation documents in areas including transportation and people's livelih…

Xi Jinping has hosted more than a dozen leaders this year, as ‘middle powers’ look beyond the US <p>China’s leader wants to promote his alternative to the current world order, and his efforts are being assisted by a capricious US </p><p>Xi Jinping meets Bangladesh’s new prime minister on Friday, the latest in a wave of world leaders to visit Beijing this year as the Chinese leader builds his influence and economic ties, and seeks to “shift the balance of power” away from the west.</p><p>Xi’s meeting with Tarique Rahman comes less than two weeks after the Chinese leader welcomed Myanmar’s military chief-turned-president, Min Aung Hlaing, in Beijing.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/26/xi-jinping-china-host-of-world-leaders-middle-powers">Continue reading...</a>

China embraces Myanmar's president as former junta… - inkl BEIJING — Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing's state visit to China is ‌set to give the former junta chief a significant diplomatic boost as he seeks to consolidate his grip on power in the war-torn country following a widely condemned election at the turn of the year. The five-day trip at the highest level of diplomatic engagement, during which Min Aung Hlaing will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping, follows an official visit to India at the end of ​last month, when he held talks with Prime ⁠Minister Narendra Modi. "An official state visit hosted by Xi Jinping is a visible signal that China is prepared to deal with Myanmar's new administration as a full partner," said Richard Horsey, the senior Myanmar adviser at Crisis Group. "India gave him a warm embrace on his recent visit, but ‌not the full honours of an official state visit." While the optics are a win for Min Aung Hlaing, analysts say Beijing is likely to remain focused on securing its own strategic interests, including strengthening borders and developing key resources such as rare earths. China is Myanmar's top trading partner and investor, anchoring its influ…

Did Myanmar-China talks spawn a more emboldened junta? A recent meeting between the leaders of Myanmar and China has given the military junta an opening to persuade Asean to allow it to return to the bloc’s summits. Analysts also say, however, that Myanmar’s regime could feel emboldened to escalate action against resistance forces, revving up its “military approach” to deal with the country’s civil war. Last Tuesday, Chinese President Xi Jinping met his Myanmar counterpart Min Aung Hlaing in Beijing, providing vital political endorsement to the...