Myanmar Consulate General opened in St. Petersburg

Alexander Beglov, Governor of St. Petersburg, and Min Aung Hlaing, Prime Minister of Myanmar, opened the Consulate General of the Republic in St. Petersburg. This was announced on March 5 by the press service on on the website of the city administration.

"The consulate symbolizes a new stage in our relations. Cooperation between St. Petersburg and Myanmar is reaching the level of professional diplomacy. Our ties are growing stronger. We are developing the economy, medicine, and education together. We preserve and enhance the traditions of friendship. The consulate is a direct confirmation of this," the governor said.

Beglov also stressed that the opening of the consulate in an exceptionally short time was made possible thanks to the joint efforts of the leadership of Myanmar and St. Petersburg.‑St. Petersburg.

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