Myanmar facilitates safe return of citizens facing hardship abroad

30 APRIL 2026

THE Government of Myanmar, placing a high value on its citizens, is committed to ensuring that Myanmar embassies and consulates, in coordination with relevant ministries and host-country authorities, take necessary action to enable Myanmar nationals abroad to return home safely and promptly, regardless of the difficulties they may face.

The Myanmar Consulate-General in Cairo worked in coordination with the relevant authorities in Iraq and employment agencies to secure exit permits for Myanmar nationals Ma Khin San Htay, Ma Thin Thin Aye, and Ma Phyo Ei Mar, who had been facing difficulties while working in Iraq.

They departed for Yangon via a Baghdad-Sharjah flight on 27 April, a Sharjah-Bangkok flight on 28 April, and a Bangkok-Yangon flight on 29 April, arriving in Yangon at 3:10 am.

The Myanmar Consulate-General continues to assist Myanmar nationals abroad who are experiencing difficulties, helping facilitate their safe return home. The government, through the efforts of Myanmar embassies and consulates, continues to support the repatriation of Myanmar nationals who encounter hardship while working overseas.

The families of the workers have expressed their deep gratitude to the Myanmar Government, the Myanmar Consulate-General, and the Myanmar Embassy for their assistance in rescuing their loved ones during times of distress. — Thiha/MKKS