A delegation from Myanmar, led by Prime Minister Min Aung Hlaing, has arrived in Russia's southern region of Samara on an official visit to explore advancements in the country's rocket and space industry,

Russia and Myanmar signed an agreement on Tuesday on construction of a small-scale nuclear plant in Myanmar after talks in Moscow between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing.

epa11940214 Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) and Myanmar's military leader Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing (L) shake hands after a signing ceremony following their meeting at the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia, 04 March 2025. Min Aung Hlaing is on an official visit to Russia. EPA-EFE/PAVEL BEDNYAKOV /AP POOL / POOL POOL PHOTO

Russia told Myanmar's leader and military junta chief Min Aung Hlaing on Tuesday that Moscow saw good prospects for expanding cooperation in a range of areas including agriculture and nuclear energy.

During the visit of the Myanmar Prime Minister Min Aung Hline to Russia, an intergovernmental agreement was signed on

Russian President Vladimir Putin is holding talks with the head of Myanmar’s military government, who is seeking to cement ties with Moscow as he faces isolation from the West