Belarus’s Lukashenko becomes second only leader to visit Myanmar since coup

Al JazeeraCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete by Alastair McCreadyNovember 29, 2025 at 05:32 AM

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Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has arrived in Myanmar for a goodwill visit, marking a historic occasion as it is the first time a Belarusian Head of State has visited the country in 26 years. The visit comes ahead of national polls widely condemned as a sham, set to be held next month. Lukashenko's arrival was welcomed by senior figures from Myanmar's military government, including Prime Minister Nyo Saw, with full state honours and cultural performers. This is only the second foreign leader to visit Myanmar since its military coup in 2021. Belarus plans to send an observation team to monitor the polls, as agreed upon during a meeting between Lukashenko and Senior General Min Aung Hlaing. The visit is seen as lending support to the polls, which have been criticized by domestic and international observers.

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Min Aung Hlaing ×280% Naypyidaw ×280% Alexander Lukashenko ×4100% Myanmar ×4100%

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myanmar military government 90% min aung hlaing 80% belarusian visit myanmar 80% nld government coup 70% lukashenko support polls 70% national polls sham 60% belarusian diplomacy 50%