Myanmar delegation led by MoFA Union Minister holds bilateral meeting with Pakistani delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs

AT the invitation of Mr Moham­mad Ishaq Dar, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for For­eign Affairs of the Islamic Re­public of Pakistan, a Myanmar delegation led by U Than Swe, Union Minister for Foreign Af­fairs, currently on an official visit to Pakistan, held a bilater­al meeting with the Pakistani delegation led by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs on 26 Jan­uary 2026.

During the meeting, both sides deliberated on matters pertaining to the enhancement of cooperation between the two Ministries of Foreign Affairs. They also extensively discussed further collaboration in the sec­tors of economy, agriculture, livestock, manufacturing, and trade. Furthermore, views were exchanged on promoting coop­eration in the fields of technol­ogy, healthcare, and culture, as well as strengthening coordi­nation within international and regional frameworks, including the United Nations, ASEAN, the Shanghai Cooperation Organi­zation (SCO), and the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF).

The Union Minister and the Pakistani Deputy Prime Min­ister and Minister for Foreign Affairs signed an Arrangement for the Establishment of Foreign Office Consultations between the two Ministries of Foreign Affairs.

Following the signing cer­emony, the leaders of both delegations held a joint press conference.

After the press conference, the Union Minister attended a working lunch hosted by the Pa­kistani Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs.

During the visit, the Union Minister visited the Myanmar Embassy in Islamabad and met the staff and families of the Em­bassy and the Office of the Mili­tary Attaché on the morning of 25 January 2026. At the meeting, the Union Minister emphasized that as diplomatic personnel and their families represent the country, it is imperative for them to diligently strive towards the further elevation of bilateral relations between the two coun­tries. — MNA