Junta’s immigration minister showed a keen interest in surveillance devices during his visit to Beijing earlier this week.
A total of 135 out of 222 Malaysian MPs say Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and all other political prisoners must be released by Myanmar's junta.
Regime’s two major arms suppliers are making greater inroads in business while supporting the junta on the global stage.
Deng Xijun’s visit coincides with UN General Assembly, where decision is expected on Myanmar’s permanent representative.
Move comes as Russia, North Korea and Belarus seek closer cooperation in what some analysts say is the weapons trade and possible transfers of military technology.
Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines and Indonesia refused to attend the regime's gathering of air force chiefs in Naypyitaw.
Than Swe, who will also visit Belarus, is the fifth junta minister to visit Russia, a key ally and arms supplier of the junta, in a week.
Move marks resumption of a relationship that in 2008 sparked fears of nuclear collaboration.
Junta says it is ‘too busy building democracy’ after ASEAN leaders prevent it from leading the bloc in 2026.
The Karen National Union says indiscriminate airstrikes must stop as ASEAN representatives gather in Naypyitaw for an air force summit.
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