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Until recently, Belarus and Myanmar were more like diplomatic acquaintances than close partners. Geographic separation, the vast distance between them, and a consequent lack of major trade ties meant that their relations rarely topped either country’s foreign policy agenda. Today, the situation has fundamentally changed. Myanmar’s President Min Aung Hlaing landed in Belarus for an official visit on 20 August, aiming, as Naypyidaw put it, to discuss «strengthening existing bilateral friendship and mutually beneficial cooperation in all areas of common interest.» These top-level talks, alongside meetings involving line ministries and business circles, will continue the intense political dialogue that has taken on a whole new dimension over the past 18 months. What draws Belarus to Myanmar, and why are relations between these two far-flung states developing so rapidly right now? BelTA has examined the driving forces behind the trend.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has signed the law ‘On amendments to laws on roads’. The document is aimed at creating a modern legal framework to ensure the economy and the population have access to high-quality, safe and reliable transport services, BelTA has learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader.

The president’s commendation letters have been awarded to professors, students, and cadets of the country’s higher education institutions. Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed the corresponding directive on 22 June, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader.

Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko made a number of personnel management decisions on 11 June, BelTA has learned.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has arrived in Kazakhstan on a working visit to attend the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) summit and the 5th Eurasian Economic Forum, BelTA has learned.

Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko and President of Russia Vladimir Putin got in touch via a videoconference call during a joint exercise of the army units in charge of the combat deployment of nuclear weapons and nuclear support, BelTA has learned.

Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko has arrived at a missile brigade of the Armed Forces in Osipovichi District, BelTA has learned.

Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko heard a report from Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin on 12 May, BelTA has learned.

During a working trip to Narovlya District, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko heard a report on the progress of the spring sowing campaign in the country, BelTA has learned.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko is making a working trip to Narovlya District on 27 April, BelTA has learned.