Russian Deputy Defense Minister Alexander Fomin noted that the internal political situation in the republic is "quite serious"
KUBINKA /Moscow region/, August 23. /TASS/. Russia is ready to develop military and military-technical cooperation (MTC) with Myanmar, Russian Deputy Defense Minister Alexander Fomin said at a meeting with the Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Myanmar, Maung Maung Ay, on Monday.
"We intend to further strengthen and develop relations between our states, including in the military and military-technical spheres, "he said." < ... > The Republic of the Union of Myanmar is our strategic, reliable partner in the Asia-Pacific region, in Southeast Asia. Unfortunately, the internal political situation in the republic is quite serious, but we know that the leadership of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar is doing everything possible to stabilize it."
Fomin stressed that the military delegation from Myanmar at the Army-2021 exhibition will have a great opportunity to get acquainted with a large range of Russian-made weapons.
"We are glad to welcome you in Russia, in Moscow, in Patriot Park at the opening ceremony of the International Army Games and the International Military-Technical Forum "Army-2021". We thank you personally, Comrade Chief of the General Staff, for finding the opportunity to attend our event once again. You will have a great opportunity to get acquainted with a large series of weapons, military equipment of Russian production and other countries that are presented at our exhibition, as well as to attend and take part in the drawing of those types that have already begun. The opening ceremony of the [International Army] Games will also take place today, and we will all take part in it," Fomin said.