Southeast Asia Information Port News (www.dnyxxg.com) – On the occasion of the 78th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, ministers from several countries and the Secretary-General of ASEAN sent congratulatory messages to Myanmar's Foreign Minister U Than Swe, congratulating him on this important anniversary.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, in his congratulatory message, stated that Russia highly values its traditional friendly relations with Myanmar and is willing to promote substantive political dialogue through diplomatic channels, implement the consensus reached at the 2025 bilateral meeting, and coordinate cooperation on international and regional platforms. He emphasized that deepening Russia-Myanmar cooperation in multiple fields will help maintain peace and security in Southeast Asia and the Asia-Pacific region, and wished U Than Swe and his colleagues at the Myanmar Ministry of Foreign Affairs good health and success in their endeavors.
Belarusian Foreign Minister Maxim Ryzhenkov congratulated Myanmar on its 78th independence anniversary, stating that Belarus is willing to assist Myanmar in promoting sustainable development and improving people's livelihoods. Both sides will systematically deepen mutually beneficial cooperation in political, economic, trade, scientific, technological, and cultural fields, fully explore cooperation potential, and look forward to implementing the agreements reached in 2025. He wished U Than Swe good health, happiness, and continued success.
Uzbek Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov extended his congratulations to U Than Swe and the people of Myanmar, emphasizing Uzbekistan's willingness to further develop bilateral friendly relations and strengthen cooperation in areas of common interest. He wished U Than Swe good health and prosperity.
Laos Foreign Minister Thongsavanh Phomvihane stated that friendly cooperation between Laos and Myanmar has continued to deepen in recent years within bilateral and multilateral frameworks. He looked forward to continued close collaboration in the future to consolidate traditional friendship, improve people's well-being, and contribute to regional and global peace, stability, and development. He also wished U Than Swe good health and success in his career, and the people of Myanmar progress and prosperity, on the occasion of the 2026 New Year.
Muhammad Tushid Hussain, Foreign Affairs Advisor to the Interim Government of Bangladesh (excerpt from his congratulatory message), stated that Bangladesh cherishes its long-standing neighborly friendship with Myanmar and is committed to improving bilateral relations for the benefit of both peoples. He looked forward to promoting regional peace, stability, and the well-being of the people through constructive interaction and cooperation.
ASEAN Secretary-General Dr. Kao Kim Hong sent a congratulatory message to U Than Swe (the original message's recipient was corrected), affirming Myanmar's important contributions to the ASEAN Community building and emphasizing that ASEAN will uphold the spirit of solidarity and cooperation to advance the vision of regional peace, stability, and prosperity. The ASEAN Secretariat will fully support Myanmar and other member states in implementing the ASEAN Community Vision 2045 and related strategic plans. The 78th anniversary of Myanmar's independence will be commemorated on January 4, 2026.
