Foreign relations of Myanmar
Historically strained, Myanmar's foreign relations, particularly with Western nations, have improved since 2012. Relations became strained once more in 2017 with the Rohingya genocide and due to the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état. Myanmar has generally maintained warmer relations with near states and is a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
Myanmar delegation at MILEX-2021 military exhibition. Minsk, Belarus
Myanmar delegation at MILEX-2021 military exhibition. Minsk, Belarus
Embassy of Myanmar in Washington, D.C.
Thein Sein meets US President Barack Obama in Yangon/Rangoon, the former capital, on 19 November 2012
George Mathew Fernandes was an Indian trade unionist, statesman, and journalist, who served as the 22nd Defence Minister of India from 1998 until 2004. A veteran socialist, he was a member of the Lok Sabha for over 30 years, starting from Bombay in 1967 till 2009 mostly representing constituencies from Bihar. He was a key member of the Janata Dal and the founder of the Samata Party. Holding several prominent ministerial portfolios during his career, including communication, industry, railways, and defence, he was posthumously awarded the Padma Vibhushan, India's second highest civilian award, in 2020.
George Fernandes in 2002
Fernandes (left) with Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2000
Fernandes (left) with US Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld in 2002