Myanmar's military-backed leader seeks closer ties on visit to Malaysia as he pivots to diplomacy

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What happened

Myanmar's military-backed leader, Min Aung Hlaing, is focusing on diplomacy and bilateral cooperation during his visit to Malaysia…

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  • Reported by ABC News and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:38:45 UTC.

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  1. UK, Germany to launch partnership to counter cyberattacks as Burnham visits Berlin

  2. Malaysia PM says will work on Myanmar’s ASEAN reintegration

  3. Rubio visits Portugal, praising a 'great ally' and looking to build deeper ties

  4. EU trade envoy eyes yawning goods deficit on first day of China visit

  5. Myanmar's military-backed leader seeks closer ties on visit to Malaysia as he pivots to diplomacy

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