Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing Visits Vietnam to Improve Relations and Attract Investment
Summary
Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing has arrived in Vietnam in a bid to improve ties with ASEAN and attract foreign investment. The visit comes as Myanmar remains diplomatically isolated after the 2021 military coup and civil conflict continues at home.
Key Points
- Min Aung Hlaing is in Vietnam to improve relations with ASEAN and court foreign investment.
- He is expected to meet President To Lam and other senior officials in Hanoi and attend a business forum.
- Myanmar’s trade with Vietnam has fallen sharply in recent years despite long-standing cooperation in defense and telecommunications.
- ASEAN and Western countries have restricted engagement with Min Aung Hlaing over the 2021 coup and the lack of progress on a peace plan.
