The National Unity Government (NUG) has officially notified the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs that the investment and economic agreements signed during Min Aung Hlaing’s visit to Russia are ineffective, according to NUG Presidential Office spokesperson U Kyaw Zaw. This announcement was made during the latest press briefing session (6/2025) addressing the public and international community.
Min Aung Hlaing’s visit to Russia and Belarus, which took place from March 3 to March 9, was primarily focused on securing arms purchases, seeking illegal financial channels, arranging labor exports, and establishing investment agreements. The NUG has emphasized that these agreements are illegitimate and will not contribute to sustainable investment relationships. The military council’s efforts during this trip were aimed at maintaining their grip on power, boosting the morale of their failing army, and seeking international support for their planned sham elections as a political exit strategy.
The National Unity Government has clearly stated that it will only honor and take responsibility for international agreements and treaties that were established before the military coup. The NUG has issued an order to suspend all investment activities that require permits and approvals from the military council’s Myanmar Investment Commission (MIC). This directive, issued through Notification No. 1/2021 by the NUG’s Ministry of Planning, Finance and Investment, specifically invalidates all permits and approvals issued by the military council since their illegal seizure of power on February 1, 2021. Despite the military council celebrating Min Aung Hlaing’s recent trip as highly successful, the NUG continues to warn international partners about the illegitimacy of any agreements made with the military regime, emphasizing that such arrangements will not be recognized by the legitimate government of Myanmar.
