AT the invitation of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belarus Mr Maxim Ryzhenkov, a Myanmar delegation led by Union Minister for Foreign Affairs U Tin Maung Swe attended the 4th Minsk International High-Level Conference on Eurasian Security, held from 3 to 4 November 2026 in Minsk, Belarus.
The Minsk International High-Level Conference on Eurasian Security was attended by over 600 delegates, including ministers, deputy ministers, diplomats, international researchers, and scholars from more than 50 countries, such as Myanmar, China, India, Russia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, the United Arab Emirates, Laos, Cambodia, Iran, and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.
At the opening ceremony of the conference, Belarusian President Mr Alexander Lukashenko, along with attending ministers, deputy ministers, and secretaries-general and representatives from organizations such as the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), delivered their respective speeches.
In his speech, the President of Belarus stated that the Minsk International High-Level Conference serves as a platform that fosters unity. He highlighted that Eurasia is the birthplace of great civilizations and world religions, a region with a historical legacy of thousands of years of continuous interaction among diverse cultures and peoples. Today, it stands as home to the world’s largest natural resources and the majority of its population. He expressed his belief that the development of the Eurasian region will shape a world free of fear and suspicion for future generations. He emphasized the desire to build a united Eurasia, noting that Eurasian security is an indivisible matter that concerns everyone. Since no single actor – neither the West nor the East – can fully guarantee this security alone, this responsibility must be shared jointly by all.
In his speech, Union Minister for Foreign Affairs U Tin Maung Swe stated that as the current global security landscape undergoes significant transformations, Eurasian countries need to forge a security path that prioritizes partnership, cooperation, and dialogue over competition and confrontation. He noted that Myanmar welcomes the drafting of the “Eurasian Charter of Diversity and Multipolarity in the 21st Century” and will participate in line with Myanmar’s foreign policy, existing domestic laws and regulations, the UN Charter, and international law. Myanmar strongly supports the emergence of an open, balanced, and inclusive security architecture based on inclusive dialogue, mutual respect, and equal partnership for the shared future of all nations.
He highlighted that a government has emerged in Myanmar following the free and fair 2025 multiparty democratic general election. The Myanmar Government, led by President U Min Aung Hlaing, is prioritizing two primary objectives: achieving national peace and stability, and fostering national development. Furthermore, the Myanmar Government regards the fight against transnational crimes, such as cyber threats, online fraud, and human trafficking, as a national duty, and is collaborating closely with neighbouring and partner countries.
During his attendance at the conference, the Union Minister held separate bilateral meetings with the Secretary-General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), Mr Nurlan Yermekbayev, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Mr Sergey Lavrov, on 3 November. He also met separately with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus Mr Maxim Ryzhenkov and Deputy Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation Mr Aleksandr Venediktov on 4 November. During the meeting with Secretary-General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Mr Nurlan Yermekbayev, discussions were held on encouraging Myanmar and the SCO to engage more actively in regional peace and economic cooperation, enhancing cooperation in the SCO’s key areas of collaboration, including security and combating transnational crime, economy, trade, and digital technology, as well as transportation and regional connectivity, and supporting Myanmar’s effort to become a full member state of the SCO.
During the meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Mr Sergey Lavrov, both sides discussed prospects for elevating bilateral relations to deepen ties based on cooperation in priority sectors such as politics, economics, trade, investment, and social affairs, and to continue working together on international and regional fronts, including the United Nations and ASEAN.
At the meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus Mr Maxim Ryzhenkov, the Belarusian Foreign Minister reaffirmed his country’s consistent support for Myanmar’s sovereignty and equality, and pledged to continue extending its support at international fora. Additionally, they also discussed the opening of the Embassy of Belarus in Nay Pyi Taw, the enhancement of bilateral cooperation across various sectors, including politics, economics, and cooperation in the formulation and implementation of the Eurasian Charter.
During the meeting with Deputy Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation Mr Alexander Venediktov, discussions focused on the construction of the Dawei Deep-Sea Port, enhancing cooperation in education and technology, continuous implementation of agreements reached between the leaders of both countries during the visit of the Myanmar President to the Russian Federation in August 2026, and despatching trainees from the Myanmar Police Force and the Armed Forces.
The Minsk International Conference on Eurasian Security was first held in 2023, followed by its second session in 2024 and third in 2025. This year marks its fourth session, held under the theme “Navigating International Disorder in the Spirit of Cooperation:Can We Solve the Eurasian Security Puzzle?”.
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