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Pakistan, Myanmar Sign Consultation MoU to Revive Ties

A rare Islamabad visit by U Than Swe launches a reset through planned sectoral outreach.

Overview

  • The two governments signed an MoU on political consultations, creating a channel for regular talks on bilateral, regional and international issues.
  • Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar used the visit to push expanded cooperation in trade, education, culture, capacity-building and people-to-people links.
  • Officials pledged closer coordination on consular assistance and humanitarian work, including support for victims of scamming gangs and efforts against human trafficking.
  • Islamabad voiced support for a peaceful, stable Myanmar and said forthcoming elections should aid stability, development and inclusive governance.
  • Than Swe announced plans to send a larger economic delegation to Pakistan to pursue energy and investment opportunities and invited Pakistani businesses, while thanking Islamabad for its 2025 earthquake aid.