Burma’s Parliament on Tuesday approved President Htin Kyaw’s proposal to deepen and formalize the country’s longtime military cooperation with Russia.
“This cooperation would contribute to turning the Tatmadaw [Burma Army] into a standard army for national defense,” said military representative Brig-Gen Than Lwin.
“The two countries have already maintained military cooperation for a long time. Burmese students [cadets] frequently study for master’s and doctorate degrees at Russian [military] academies.”
Tun Wai, a Lower House lawmaker from the ruling National League for Democracy (NLD), said he supported the strengthening of military ties in light of potential long-term gains, but he expressed concern over to what extent signing a formal agreement with Russia might affect Burma’s ability to exercise an active and independent foreign policy. (Courtesy of Irrawaddy)
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