A ceremony marking the opening of the Myanmar Embassy in Belarus was held in Minsk, Belta reports. The ceremony took place during the visit to Belarus by Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing.
Belarusian Foreign Minister Maksim Ryzhankou attended the event. He said the opening of the diplomatic mission marked the transition of Belarus-Myanmar relations to a new level.
“We are symbolically opening a new page in the history of our diplomatic relations. In a relatively short period of time by historical standards, our countries have achieved a great deal,” he said.
According to him, the opening of the embassy fulfilled agreements reached by the leaders of the two countries and should contribute to the development of bilateral cooperation.
“As the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, I assure you that the Myanmar diplomatic mission’s work in Minsk, aimed at strengthening ties with Belarus, will receive all necessary support,” he said.
