Russia and Myanmar Boost Tourism and Education Ties
Russia and Myanmar aim to develop tourism. Mikhail Mishustin noted that a visa-free regime for 30 days is already in effect between the two countries, making it easier for Russians and Myanmar citizens to travel to each other.
Consensus
- Russia and Myanmar have a visa-free agreement allowing citizens of both countries to visit each other without visas for up to 30 days.
- The visa-free agreement was signed in October 2025.
- Russia and Myanmar are interested in expanding humanitarian cooperation, including tourism and education.
- Over 7,000 students from Myanmar have received higher education in Russian universities.
- President Min Aung Hlaing visited Moscow on August 18, 2025, for an official visit.
- Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to meet with President Min Aung Hlaing in the Kremlin.
- The two leaders plan to discuss bilateral cooperation and international and regional issues.
- Several bilateral agreements are expected to be signed during the visit.
- The 25th anniversary of the Joint Declaration on the Foundations of Friendly Relations between Russia and Myanmar was marked in 2025.
Points of divergence
- Mikhail Mishustin noted that the visa-free regime has been in effect for 30 days, making travel easier for Russians and Myanmar citizens. — tg_moscash
- The visa-free agreement was signed on October 28, 2025, by the foreign ministers of Russia and Myanmar at the Minsk International Conference on Eurasian Security. — vedomosti
Coverage (3 sources)
- Russia and Myanmar want to develop tourism Mikhail Mishustin noted that visa-free regime is already in effect between the countries for 3... — Московский кэш
- Russia and Myanmar want to develop tourism — Московский кэш
- Mishustin: Russia is interested in exchanging tourists with Myanmar — Ведомости
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