Belarus’s Lukashenko visits Myanmar after coup

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko’s goodwill visit to Myanmar supports the military government ahead of national elections, widely criticized as a sham, scheduled for late December. Meeting Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Lukashenko’s visit marks the first by a Belarusian head of state in 26 years, with plans to send an observation team for the polls. Both leaders agreed to strengthen collaboration in military technologies and trade, amidst ongoing civil unrest in Myanmar. Critics question the legitimacy of holding elections amid significant territorial loss and ongoing violence against ethnic armed groups.

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