Kurdistan Region began shipping crude oil Saturday morning after a suspension lasting more than two years. The exports started at 6:50 a.m. from Peshkabour station toward Turkey's Ceyhan port. Officials plan to export 190,000 barrels daily while keeping 50,000 barrels for domestic needs.
Iraq's state oil marketer SOMO will handle all sales under the new three-month agreement. The deal involves the Kurdistan Regional Government, Iraqi Federal Ministry of Oil and international companies. Exports stopped in March 2023 following a legal dispute with Turkey.
International oil companies will receive $16 per barrel for production and transport costs. The agreement marks renewed cooperation between Baghdad and Erbil after years of political...
Myanmar's military chief met Russian presidential adviser Anton Kobyakov at a Moscow hotel yesterday afternoon. Senior General Min Aung Hlaing discussed plans for multiparty elections with the Kremlin official during diplomatic talks. Both leaders examined the procedures for democratic power transfer and international recognition of Myanmar's electoral process. Economic partnership roadmaps between the nations received attention during their bilateral session.
The Myanmar delegation presented ceremonial gifts to Russian representatives after concluding discussions. Commission officials and Foreign Minister U Than Swe joined Min Aung Hlaing at the Radisson Collection Hotel meeting. Honorary Consul-General Sergey Shatirov accompanied...
Coastal resorts across Ayeyawady Region report advance reservations have filled four-fifths of available accommodations ahead of October's Thadingyut festival. Chaungtha, Ngwehsaung, Shwethaungyan beaches and Goyangyi Island expect heavy visitor traffic during the extended holiday period. Tourism officials anticipate this season will exceed previous year totals after welcoming 159,213 guests through August 2025.
The region's 49,197 hotel rooms across 76 establishments serve both domestic and international travelers annually. Regional authorities work with hospitality associations to enhance infrastructure and transportation access to remote destinations. Government visa policies support industry growth through relaxed arrival...
Myanmar's military leader addressed global nuclear energy cooperation at the World Atomic Energy Forum in Moscow on September 25. Senior General Min Aung Hlaing spoke before delegates from 105 nations attending the four-day conference. Russian President Vladimir Putin and other international leaders participated in the atomic energy summit at the Atom Museum.
Min Aung Hlaing outlined Myanmar's nuclear development partnership with Russia since 2022. The Southeast Asian nation is seeking assistance in building small nuclear power plants to drive economic growth. Myanmar opened a Nuclear Technology Information Centre in Yangon in 2023 to promote public awareness of nuclear technology.
The forum will continue through September 28, with...
Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted Myanmar's military leader at the Kremlin on September 25. Senior General Min Aung Hlaing met with Putin during his official visit to Moscow. Both leaders discussed their nations' diplomatic ties, which have spanned more than seven decades.
Putin welcomed strengthened military cooperation between the two countries. Min Aung Hlaing announced plans for the upcoming general elections, accompanied by international observers. The Myanmar leader promised a democratic transfer of power after the vote.
The officials explored partnerships across multiple sectors, including nuclear energy, investment, healthcare, and agriculture. Union ministers and regional leaders accompanied Min Aung Hlaing to the Grand...
Myanmar's military leader visited Russia's space agency headquarters yesterday morning. Senior General Min Aung Hlaing toured Roscosmos facilities with Director-General Dmitry V. Bakanov. Officials demonstrated satellite models and orbital control systems during the diplomatic visit. The leaders examined prospects for bilateral space technology partnerships.
Both nations discussed peaceful space exploration initiatives and student exchange programs. Myanmar seeks Russian assistance for satellite deployment projects benefiting national interests. The talks addressed workforce development in aerospace technology sectors. Officials signed formal cooperation agreements for outer space activities between both governments.
Myanmar Space...
Myanmar's military chief met with Russia's atomic energy leader during bilateral talks yesterday morning. Senior General Min Aung Hlaing discussed nuclear cooperation prospects with ROSATOM Director-General Alexey Likhachev at the Moscow session. The officials examined peaceful nuclear technology development and workforce training programs for Myanmar's infrastructure projects. Union ministers signed formal cooperation agreements between ROSATOM and Myanmar's science and electric power ministries.
Both leaders exchanged ceremonial gifts following the diplomatic session. Science Minister Dr Myo Thein Kyaw and Electric Power Minister U Nyan Tun participated in the agreement ceremony. Commission officials and ROSATOM Deputy...
Myanmar's military leader gathered with diplomatic staff during his Moscow visit yesterday evening. Senior General Min Aung Hlaing addressed embassy families, military personnel and student scholars at the diplomatic mission. Ambassador U Thit Linn Ohn and Military Attaché Brig-Gen Kyaw Soe Oo attended the session with their families and officials.
The leader discussed his participation in international forums, mentioning recent visits to China and Russia. He emphasized upcoming election preparations and electronic voting machine implementation to prevent fraud. Min Aung Hlaing stressed the importance of fair democratic processes and proper representative selection for parliament. He distributed food supplies and monetary gifts to...
Myanmar's highest court official led legal experts to Russia's biennial Asia-Pacific judicial conference from September 21-24. Union Chief Justice U Tha Htay joined representatives from 16 nations at the regional legal gathering. Russian Acting Chief Justice Yuri Ivanenko hosted bilateral talks with Myanmar officials on September 21.
Both courts signed agreements strengthening judicial cooperation between their nations. Ivanenko held an evening reception at the Third General Jurisdiction Court of Cassation building for visiting delegates. Forum participants examined tax law, customs regulations, competition rules and intellectual property matters during working sessions.
Assistant Director U Zarli San delivered Myanmar's presentation...
