Moscow, May 8 — Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Chairman of the State Administration Council and Prime Minister of Myanmar, met with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan in Moscow as part of his visit to attend the 80th anniversary commemoration of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War (1941–1945).

The bilateral meeting, held at the Ritz Carlton Hotel, focused on strengthening diplomatic and economic ties between the two nations. According to official statements from both the Office of the President of Kazakhstan and Myanmar government sources, the leaders exchanged views on a range of issues, including humanitarian support, economic partnership, and regional cooperation.

President Tokayev began by offering heartfelt condolences to Myanmar over the recent earthquake in Mandalay, which resulted in significant loss of life. He affirmed Kazakhstan’s solidarity with Myanmar and expressed confidence that the country would recover through unity and effective governance.

Highlighting the long-standing friendship between the two nations, President Tokayev noted that Myanmar and Kazakhstan have consistently maintained relations grounded in mutual respect and trust.

Senior General Min Aung Hlaing expressed deep appreciation for Kazakhstan’s support and sympathy during Myanmar’s time of crisis. He also marked the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries in 2025, calling for greater cooperation going forward.

The Myanmar side, as reported through official government channels, reaffirmed its intention to expand collaboration across multiple sectors, particularly trade, investment, and humanitarian affairs.

According to the Kazakhstan President’s press release, both leaders discussed opportunities to boost cooperation in key areas including petrochemicals, agriculture, digitalization, and transport-logistics. President Tokayev proposed reciprocal visits by business delegations to foster deeper economic engagement.

The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to further strengthening Myanmar–Kazakhstan relations through practical and mutually beneficial initiatives.

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