Diplomatic Relations: Celebration for 75-year ties between Myanmar & Russia

A ceremony to commemorate the 75th Diamond Jubilee Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Myanmar and the Russian Federation was held at the Myanmar International Convention Centre-I (MICC-1) in Nay Pyi Taw Saturday.

Union Minister for Foreign Affairs U Than Swe read out the congratulatory message conveyed from the Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing to President of the Russian Federation Mr. Vladimir Putin on the Diamond Jubilee occasion, and delivered a speech.

Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Myanmar Dr. Nikolai Listopadov also read out the congratulatory message conveyed from the President of the Russian Federation to the Chairman of the State Administration Council and the Prime Minister, and delivered a speech.

The Union Minister in his speech recalled that over the past seven and a half decades, Myanmar and Russia have made significant achievements in their bilateral relations underpinned by mutual understanding, trust and respect for each other despite the distinct histories, cultures and geographical distance.

He noted with satisfaction that the growing exchanges of visits and multifaceted cooperation have added momentum to the bilateral relations, especially since the assumption of state responsibilities by the State Administration Council.

The two sides expressed their strong commitment to work together more closely for the further advancement of the friendship and partnership between Myanmar and Russia in the years ahead. It was then followed by a video clip featuring the bilateral relations and cooperation between Myanmar and the Russian Federation.

At the ceremony, artistes from the Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Religious Affairs and Culture and the Russian Embassy entertained with traditional performances and cultural dances of both countries.

Afterwards, member of the State Administration Council, Deputy Prime Minister and Union Minister for Defence General Mya Tun Oo presented a flower basket to the Russian artistes and the Russian Ambassador presented a flower basket to the Myanmar artistes.

After the ceremony, the dignitaries and guests viewed round the documentary photos on Myanmar-Russia bilateral relations and cooperation displayed by nine Ministries and the Russian Embassy.