Global New Light Of Myanmar: Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing Discusses Sectoral Cooperation with Head of Tuva
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Min Aung Hlaing
Min Aung Hlaing is a Burmese politician and retired military officer who has been the 11th president of Myanmar since April 2026, having ruled the country continuously since seizing power in February 2021 through a military coup d'état against the elected government. Prior to the start of his nominally civilian presidency, he was a military ruler under various titles. He was appointed the commande…
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politics · Burmese politician and military officer (born 1956) · military officer · politician · military leader · military personnel · soldier · veteran · army soldier · army officer · official · also Min Aung Hlaing, Senior General Maha Thray Sithu Min Aung Hlaing, Senior General Maha Thray Sithu Thiri Thudhamma Min Aung Hlaing, Maha Thray Sithu Min Aung Hlaing, Thiri Thudhamma Min Aung Hlaing, Maha Thray Sithu Thiri Thudhamma Min Aung Hlaing
Born 3 July 1956 · Q3462649
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2026· 29 entries
Global New Light Of Myanmar: President U Min Aung Hlaing arrives in Kyzyl of Tuva Republic from Belarus
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Global New Light Of Myanmar: President U Min Aung Hlaing Opens Myanmar Embassy in Minsk
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Global New Light Of Myanmar: President U Min Aung Hlaing holds joint meeting with Speakers of Belarusian Parliament
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BelTA News Agency: Lukashenko, Min Aung Hlaing hold expanded talks in Minsk
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BelTA News Agency: Lukashenko meets with Min Aung Hlaing
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BelTA: Min Aung Hlaing: Myanmar will make every effort to advance cooperation with Belarus
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BelTA: Min Aung Hlaing: If there is friendship, then distance is not a hindrance
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Myanmar Digital News: President U Min Aung Hlaing leaves Russian Federation for Republic of Belarus
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The Lufkin Daily News: Russian President Vladimir Putin and Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing meet in Moscow
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Global New Light Of Myanmar: President U Min Aung Hlaing receives Prime Minister of Belarus in Minsk
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Belarus.by: Lukashenko to hold talks with Myanmar’s President Min Aung Hlaing
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Belsat: Lukashenka welcomes Myanmar military dictator Min Aung Hlaing in Minsk
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News.by: Lukashenko to Hold Talks with Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing
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euroradio.fm: Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing visits Belarus to meet Lukashenko
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Myanmar Digital News: President U Min Aung Hlaing receives Roscosmos State Corporation General Director
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СБ. Беларусь сегодня: Myanmar’s President Min Aung Hlaing laid wreath at Victory Monument
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СБ. Беларусь сегодня: Myanmar’s President Min Aung Hlaing arrived in Belarus on official visit
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elevenmyanmar.com: President U Min Aung Hlaing meets Roscosmos Director General to discuss nano-satellite development and space cooperation
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Myanmar Digital News: President U Min Aung Hlaing visits Memorial Museum of Cosmonautics in Moscow
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The Irrawaddy: Bad Karma: The Aftermath of Min Aung Hlaing’s Visit to Thailand
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elevenmyanmar.com: President U Min Aung Hlaing takes boat Tour on Moscow River
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The Irrawaddy: Min Aung Hlaing Vows to Serve Russia’s Interests in SE Asia
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Global New Light Of Myanmar: President U Min Aung Hlaing lays wreath to pay tribute at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Moscow
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AFP Fact Check rated the claim “Video shows Thai MP arrested for protesting during Min Aung Hlaing visit.” False.
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AFP Fact Check rated the claim “Thai people cleaned their road with milk after Min Aung Hlaing visit” False.
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AFP Fact Check rated the claim “Myanmar government released a new banknote with Min Aung Hlaing face” False.
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Min Aung Hlaing took the official oath of office at the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw
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The University of Yangon awarded Min Aung Hlaing an Honorary Doctor of Public Administration degree for his efforts in maintaining stability, economic recovery, and education reform
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2025· 3 entries
AFP Fact Check rated the claim “Video shows protest against Min Aung Hlaing's visit to Thailand” False.
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Min Aung Hlaing claimed that the Buddha had prophesied Putin's rise to power
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Though the latest extension means they cannot take place until at least the second half of the year
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2024· 2 entries
Career landmark: President of Myanmar (2024).
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Activated Myanmar's conscription law to draft 60,000 young people into the Tatmadaw
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2023· 2 entries
Claimed: “"The fact 'upon accomplishing the provisions of the State of Emergency, free and fair multiparty democratic elections will be held in line with the 2008 Constitution, and further work will be undertaken to hand over State responsibilities to the winning party in accordance with democratic standar…” — rated False by VOA.
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Passed an election law that heavily favored the military-backed USDP and used the law as a pretext to ban the NLD
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2022· 3 entries
Claimed: ““In a multipolar world, we — both Russia and Myanmar — want to maintain peace and stability.”” — rated False by VOA.
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Claimed: ““[T]he incumbent government ‘is doing its best to maintain the rule of law, national security, and stability.’ ”” — rated False by VOA.
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Was also placed on the sanctions list of the OFAC pursuant to Executive Order 14014, in response to the 2–21 coup
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2021· 6 entries
Claimed: ““More than 11 million ballots were wrongly counted in the election across the nation in scrutinizing the voter lists. Voting fraud is the worst in the democracy.”” — rated False by VOA.
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Claimed: ““[T]he protesters cause fear in the local population, thus preventing people from leading normal lives in the country. They cause fear … they are destroying the image of the current government.”” — rated False by VOA.
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Career landmark: Prime Minister of Myanmar (2021).
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“état and abolition of the constitution, if allegations of voter fraud during last year”
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Career landmark: Chairman of the State Administration Council (2021).
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Career landmark: 2021 Myanmar coup d'état.
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2020· 1 entry
The Institute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences conferred Min Aung Hlaing an honorary doctorate for his performance in strengthening the Russia–Myanmar strategic partnership
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2018· 1 entry
The United Nations Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Myanmar, led by Marzuki Darusman, determined that Min Aung Hlaing and other Myanmar's military generals oversaw atrocities against the Rohingya in Rakh
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2015· 1 entry
Forestalling Min Aung Hlaing's political ambitions
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2014· 1 entry
As Min Aung Hlaing approached the age of 60, which is the mandatory age of retirement for military officers, the Armed Forces' Department of Defence Council issued a directive, enabling Min Aung Hlaing to extend his mand
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2013· 1 entry
His son Aung Pyae Sone won a no-bid government permit well below market rates, for a 30-year lease on land at the Yangon People's Square and Park for a high-end restaurant and art gallery, following his father's promotio
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2011· 2 entries
And remained in that post through the period of military rule, until stepping down in 2026 to become the president
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Career landmark: Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services (2011).
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2009· 1 entry
After leading an offensive against the insurgent Myanmar Nationalities Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) in Kokang
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2002· 1 entry
Was promoted to commander of the Triangle Regional Military Command in eastern Shan State and was a central figure in negotiations with two rebel groups, the United Wa State Army (UWSA) and the National Democratic All
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1989· 1 entry
As a Captain (3 stars), Min Aung Hlaing took part in the Battle of Wan Kha Thit, better known as the Battle of Kawmoora
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1980· 1 entry
Min Aung Hlaing married Kyu Kyu Hla, a retired lecturer, in 1980.
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1979· 1 entry
During an offensive known as Operation Min Yan Aung (Victorious King) against the Communist Party of Burma (CPB) in what is now Matman Township in Wa State, east of the Thanlwin River, Min Aung Hlaing served as an Intell
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1977· 2 entries
Studied at Defence Services Academy (1974–1977).
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With the 19th intake, Min Aung Hlaing went on to serve in different command positions, rising slowly through the ranks
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1974· 2 entries
As part of the 19th Intake, and he graduated in 1977
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Studied at University of Yangon (1973–1974).
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1972· 1 entry
Studied at Basic Education High School No. 1 Latha (1972).
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1956· 1 entry
Born 1956-07-03.
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1838· 1 entry
By the Pali scholar U Saw, which contains references to the Rat King
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