The following are congratulatory messages from Foreign Heads of State/Government sent to Acting President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar Senior General Min Aung Hlaing on the occasion of the 78th Anniversary of Independence Day of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar.
His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boromneath Norodom Sihamoni, King of Cambodia sends Congratulatory Message to Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Acting President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar
On the occasion of the National Day of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, I would like to extend to Your Excellency my sincere congratulations and best wishes.Cambodia and Myanmar share long-standing relations founded on mutual respect and cooperation. Cambodia continues to value constructive engagement with Myanmar, particularly within the ASEAN framework, and reaffirms its support for efforts that contribute to peace, security, stability and the well-being of the people of Myanmar.
On this auspicious occasion, I convey my best wishes for progress and prosperity to the Republic of the Union of Myanmar and its people.
Mr Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, sends Congratulatory Message to Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Acting President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar
Please accept my warmest congratulations on the occasion of the national holiday of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar – Independence Day.
Our negotiations in Moscow in March and May confirmed the friendly character of Russia-Myanmar relations. I am confident that by joint efforts we will continue to consistently develop fruitful bilateral cooperation in various fields for the benefit of our friendly nations and in the interest of strengthening security and stability in the Asia-Pacific region.
Taking the opportunity, I would also like to convey my cordial greetings to Your Excellency on the New Year 2026. I wish you good health and success, as well as peace and prosperity to all citizens of Myanmar.
Mr Alexander Beglov, Governor of St Petersburg of the Russian Federation, sends Congratulatory Message to Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Acting President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar
On behalf of the Government of Saint Petersburg, I congratulate you on Independence Day of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar!
Your country has come a long way as a sovereign state. Today, the successors of the founders of independent Myanmar continue to serve the Motherland and its citizens with dignity.
Under your wise leadership, the Republic is successfully developing in various fields. I am sincerely glad that you see the future of Myanmar in cooperation with Russia.
Friendly and constructive relations of Myanmar with Saint Petersburg are a matter of special pride. In March 2025, you visited our city during your official visit to Russia. I remember our meeting with warm and special feelings. Thank you for your full support of the Saint Petersburg Days in Myanmar that were held with great success in October in Nay Pyi Taw and Yangon.
During these months, Myanmar is holding the General Election in which the citizens will decide on the future of the country.
I wish you a successful election campaign and new achievements for the benefit of the Fatherland! Peace, well-being and prosperity to you and all the citizens of Myanmar!
May the Russian-Myanmar relations strengthen every year.
Mr Evgeny Grigoriev, Member of the St Petersburg Government and Chairman of the Committee for External Relations of St Petersburg of the Russian Federation, sends Congratulatory Message to Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Acting President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar
On behalf of the Government of Saint Petersburg, I sincerely congratulate you on Myanmar’s Independence Day!
In the history of every state, the day of freedom is a sacred holiday. Today, the descendants of the founders of sovereign Myanmar remember the national heroes who enable your beautiful country to look confidently to the future.
Myanmar can rightfully be proud of its history and rich culture. Your country is an example of an honest and reliable partner in international affairs.
In 2025, Myanmar successfully celebrated the Days of Saint Petersburg. I am sincerely glad that the citizens of your country were able to learn more about our beautiful city and discover Russian cultural heritage. This was made possible thanks to your comprehensive support. Please accept my sincere gratitude for the warm welcome you extended to the Saint Petersburg delegation during their visit.
Myanmar is currently holding national elections that will determine the country’s future. I wish you a successful election campaign and new achievements for the benefit of the Fatherland, and peace, prosperity, and happiness to all citizens of Myanmar.
Mr Aleksandr Lukashenko, President of the Republic of Belarus, sends Congratulatory Message to Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Acting President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar
I sincerely congratulate you and all people of Myanmar on Independence Day of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar.
Intensification of Belarusian-Myanmar relations in 2025 emphasises the priority of developing the inter-state cooperation.
This year, our common goal is to effectively implement the agreements reached during a series of joint events and visits at the highest level, as set out in bilateral documents.
I warmly recall our meeting in hospitable Nay Pyi Taw late November last year. I look forward to new contacts in Belarus, Myanmar, or in international forums. On this festive day, I convey to Your Excellency my best wishes for good health and success in your responsible position, as well as peace and unity for the people of Myanmar.
Please accept the assurances of my highest consideration.
Mr Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, sends Congratulatory Message to Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Acting President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar
On the occasion of the National Holiday of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar – Independence Day, I would like to extend my warm congratulations to Your Excellency and to the people of your country, and to convey my sincere best wishes.
I am confident that through our shared aspirations and resolute efforts, the mutually beneficial and long-term cooperative relations between our states will continue to develop steadily in the future.
Taking this opportunity, I wish Your Excellency good health, family happiness, and great success in your responsible state activities, and I wish the people of Myanmar peace, stability, sustainable development, and prosperity.
Mr Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, sends Congratulatory Message to Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Acting President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar
I extend my heartfelt congratulations to you and to all your compatriots on the national holiday of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar – Independence Day.
This historic day stands as a vivid symbol of the unity and creative strength of your people and serves as a clear testament to the independence of the state, its stable development and sustainability. The values of independence give your country particular significance and open the way for the achievement of ambitious goals and aspirations in the future.
I highly appreciate the cooperation based on friendship and mutual understanding between Astana and Nay Pyi Taw, founded on trust and possessing significant potential for further strengthening. In this regard, I would like to particularly note that your visit to Kazakhstan gave a strong impetus to the development of bilateral relations. I am confident that our joint efforts will continue to contribute to the prosperity of our peoples.
Your Excellency, I wish you every success in your responsible public service, and extend my sincere wishes of peace, prosperity and well-being to the friendly people of Myanmar.
Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, President of the Senate of the Kingdom of Cambodia, sends Congratulatory Message to Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Acting President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar
On behalf of the Senate of the Kingdom of Cambodia and the Cambodian People’s Party, I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to Your Excellency and the government and the friendly people of Myanmar on the momentous occasion of the 78th Anniversary of the Independence Day of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar.
Recognizing Myanmar’s strong determination, resilience and commitment to the well-being and prosperity of her people, I highly value our strong bilateral relations rooted in shared cultural and religious values, mutual respect and understanding, a strong foundation for our growing mutually beneficial cooperation.
I wish to reiterate my firm commitment to continue working closely with you to enhance our ties bilaterally and multilaterally so as to serve the best interests of our two nations.
Mr Thongloun Sisoulith, President of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, sends Congratulatory Message to Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Acting President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar
On behalf of the Lao people and on my own behalf, I would like to extend my warmest congratulations and best wishes to Your Excellency and the people of Myanmar on the occasion of the 78th Anniversary of the Independence Day of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar.
I am deeply gratified to observe that the friendly relations and excellent cooperation between the Lao People’s Democratic Republic and the Republic of the Union of Myanmar have been continuously developed, based on the foundation of good neighbourliness, mutual respect, and trust. I am confident that our traditional ties of friendship and good cooperation will be further strengthened and flourish, bringing tangible benefits to our two peoples, as well as contributing to peace, stability, and developmental cooperation in the region and the world.
On the occasion of the New Year 2026, I wish Your Excellency good health, happiness, and every success in your noble tasks, and may the people of Myanmar enjoy continued progress and prosperity.
ASEAN Secretary-General Dr Kao Kim Hourn sends Congratulatory Message to Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Acting President and State Security and Peace Commission Chairman of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar
I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to the people of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar on the occasion of Myanmar’s Independence Day, which falls on 4 January.
Myanmar has been a member state of ASEAN since 1997 and remains part of the ASEAN Community. ASEAN continues to uphold its commitment to regional peace, stability, and cooperation, and to advancing ASEAN Community-building efforts in accordance with the purposes and principles of the ASEAN Charter.
On this important occasion, I would like to convey my best wishes to the people of Myanmar for peace, progress, prosperity and harmony.
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