The following are messages of felicitations from Foreign Ministers sent to Union Minister for Foreign Affairs U Than Swe on the occasion of the 78th Anniversary of Independence Day of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar.
Mr Sergey Lavrov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, sends Congratulatory Message to U Than Swe, Union Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar
Please accept sincere congratulations on the occasion of the national holiday of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar – Independence Day.
We highly appreciate relations with Myanmar, which are characterized by traditional friendship, mutual understanding and trust. We aim to consistently promote a substantive political dialogue, including through the foreign policy channels of the two countries, as well as the coordination of efforts at international and regional platforms, in accordance with the agreements reached during our meetings in March 2025 in Moscow and October 2025 in Minsk.
It is our conviction that the comprehensive strengthening of multifaceted cooperation between Russia and Myanmar will further contribute to the maintenance of peace and security in Southeast Asia and in the Asia-Pacific region.
I wish you and all your colleagues in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Myanmar good health, success and family well-being.
Mr Maxim Ryzhenkov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus, sends Congratulatory Message to U Than Swe, Union Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar
I sincerely congratulate you on the 78th anniversary of the proclamation of independence of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar.
Your country is confidently moving along the path of sustainable socio-economic development, ensuring harmony in society and improving the well-being of its people. Belarus is pleased to be among the countries assisting Myanmar in this noble endeavour.
Minsk and Nay Pyi Taw work systematically on deepening the mutually beneficial relations in political, trade and economic, scientific and technical, and humanitarian spheres. Our key priority is to untap the potential of Belarusian-Myanmar cooperation.
I look forward to further expanding the bilateral ties, also between our Ministries of Foreign Affairs, for the successful implementation of all the agreements reached in 2025.
Please accept, Your Excellency, the assurance of my highest consideration, and wishes for good health, happiness, strength and energy for new national achievements.
Mr Bakhtiyor Saidov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan, sends Congratulatory Message to U Than Swe, Union Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar
On the occasion of the Independence Day of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, I have the honour to extend my sincerest congratulations and best wishes to Your Excellency and the friendly people of Myanmar.
I would like to emphasize our keen interest in further developing amicable relations and enhancing bilateral cooperation between Uzbekistan and Myanmar, particularly in new areas of mutual interest.
Taking this opportunity, I wish Your Excellency good health, prosperity, and every success in your endeavours.
Please accept the assurances of my highest consideration.
Mr Thongsavan Phomvihane, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, sends Congratulatory Message to U Than Swe, Union Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar
On the auspicious occasion of the 78th Anniversary of the Independence Day of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, I would like to extend my sincere congratulations and best wishes to Your Excellency and the entire staff of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar.
I am pleased to witness that over the past years, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic and the Republic of the Union of Myanmar have strengthened friendly relations and good cooperation in both bilateral and multilateral frameworks. I look forward to working closely with Your Excellency to further enhance and flourish the traditional bonds of friendship and good cooperation in the years to come, to bring the tangible benefits to the people of our two countries, as well as contributing to peace, stability, and cooperation for development in the region and the world at large.
On the occasion of the New Year 2026, may I take this auspicious opportunity to extend my best wishes to Your Excellency for good health, happiness and greater success in your noble tasks, and the people of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar continued progress and long — lasting prosperity.
Mr Md Touhid Hossain, Honourable Adviser for Foreign Affairs of Interim Government of Bangladesh sends Congratulatory Message to U Than Swe, Union Minister for Foreign Affairs of Republic of Union of Myanmar (Excerpt)
On the occasion of the 78th anniversary of the Independence Day of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, the Government and people of Bangladesh extend their greetings and wishes to the people of Myanmar.
Bangladesh, as a neighbour, values its longstanding relations with Myanmar and expresses its commitment to improve them for the mutual benefit of the peoples of both countries. Bangladesh looks forward to forging constructive engagement and cooperation between the two countries for the peace, progress and well-being of their peoples, and stability of the region.
ASEAN Secretary-General Dr Kao Kim Hourn sends Congratulatory Message to Union Minister for Foreign Affairs U Than Swe
I wish to extend my warmest congratulations to the people of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar on the 78th anniversary of Myanmar’s Independence Day, which falls on 4 January 2026.
Myanmar has contributed significantly to ASEAN Community-building efforts. It is my sincere hope that, in the spirit of unity and cooperation, ASEAN will continue to make great strides towards realizing our shared vision of a region that is peaceful, stable and prosperous, for the benefit of our peoples.
Please rest assured of the ASEAN Secretariat’s commitment to supporting Myanmar and fellow ASEAN Member States towards realizing the goals envisaged in the ASEAN Community Vision 2045 and its Strategic Plans.
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