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Myanmar seeks closer foreign ties amid global isolation

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Deutsche Welle

What happened

Myanmar coup leader Min Aung Hlaing has been on a diplomatic offensive since becoming president in April, but foreign friends may still be few and far between.

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  • Reported by Deutsche Welle and published Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:09:00 UTC.

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