Military Ties: Myanmar - Russia Senior Military Officers honoured

Award presenting ceremony between Myanmar and Russian armed forces for the individuals who made exerted efforts in enhancing the friendly relations between two countries and promotion of military cooperation and techniques was held at the ZeyaThiri Beikman in Nay Pyi Taw on Thursday morning.

First, the order No.64/2024 issued by the State Administration Council of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar on March 27th, to present honorary medals to the individuals from Russian Federation for their excellent performances in international military cooperation was read out.

Then, Chairman of the State Administration Council Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Min Aung Hlaing presented “Thiri Thiha Kyaw Title” to Colonel Kurchenko Sergei Semyonovich, Captain 2nd rank Yashin Dmitry Valerievich and Captain 2nd rank Shilkov Vitaly Vasilyevich and “Thiri Thura Kyaw Title” to Colonel (Rtd) Saratov Sergei Nikolaevich.

Then, the order No.77 issued by the Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation on 17th of January, 2024 to present honorary medals to the senior military officers from Myanma Tatmadaw for their excellence performances in international military cooperation.

Then, the Deputy Minister for Defence of the Russian Federation, Colonel General Alexander Vasilievich Fomin presented “International Military Cooperation Development Outstanding Performance Medal” to Senior General Min Aung Hlaing.

This was followed by presentation of the similar medal to Vice Chairman of the State Administration Council Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Commander-in-Chief (Army) Vice Senior General Soe Win, General Mya Tun Oo, General Maung Maung Aye, Lt-Gen Ye’ Win Oo, Admiral Moe Aung and Senior Military Officers.

Then, the Deputy Minister presented “Battle Spirit Promotion Medal” to General Tun Aung and Senior Military Officers respectively.