5 July 2026
Myanmar and Laos have always maintained their long-standing friendly relations and are expected to continue preserving this good relationship in the future, said President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar U Min Aung Hlaing during his State visit to the Lao PDR at the meeting with families of the Myanmar Embassy, the Military Attaché Office and scholarship trainees at the Myanmar Embassy to Laos yesterday evening.
The President said that Laos has developed and changed significantly compared to the past. The country has achieved political stability and has also been able to promote economic growth.
He highlighted that the two countries maintain particularly good relations, and those serving in the embassies and military attaché offices are encouraged to work toward further strengthening bilateral relations during their tenure. Efforts are also being made to elevate the two countries to the level of a strategic partnership.
The President stated that Myanmar is on the path to multiparty democracy. The free and fair election was held in Myanmar successfully.
He underscored that the Hluttaw has been convened with elected representatives chosen by the people, and the elected government is now actively carrying out the responsibilities of the State. However, some countries, concerned that their own interests may be affected, do not wish to accept the governance of a government formed by the people in Myanmar. Nevertheless, the Myanmar government will continue to exert full effort to promote national development, despite the existing challenges.
He revealed that Laos, among ASEAN member countries, has accepted the political developments of Myanmar and therefore extended an invitation for a state-level goodwill visit.
He noted that Myanmar continues to faithfully implement and uphold the agreements reached within ASEAN in a spirit of mutual respect and good faith.
The President urged officials of the embassy and the military attaché office to take care of and support them as far as possible.
After giving guidance, the President fulfilled the needs of scholarship officer trainees.
The President presented foodstuff and cash awards for families of the embassy and the military attaché office and the trainees through the Ambassador, the Military Attaché and the trainees.
The President inspected the progress in the construction of the new embassy building in Laos and gave necessary guidance.
The President inspected the office of the Myanmar Military Attaché (Army, Navy and Air) and attended to the needs. — MNA/TTA
