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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Via AP news wire

Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing heads to Russia to deepen strategic ties with Moscow

Myanmar Russia - (Myanmar President Office via AP)

The head of Myanmar’s military-backed government embarked on an official visit to Russia to hold talks with President Vladimir Putin aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and strategic cooperation, state media said.

President Min Aung Hlaing departed from the capital Naypyitaw on Monday morning accompanied by members of his cabinet. They will meet with Putin and other top Russian officials and discuss bilateral ties and economic, security and social affairs, state-run MRTV television reported.

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