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Myanmar junta chief to visit Malaysia amid migrant worker repatriation
Senior General Min Aung Hlaing is set to travel to Malaysia this week in his fifth visit to an ASEAN neighbour since assuming the presidency earlier this year. The trip comes as Myanmar begins returning migrant workers to the Southeast Asian nation.
LSN Myanmar ·
Senior General Min Aung Hlaing will depart for Malaysia on Wednesday as part of his ongoing engagement with ASEAN member states since taking on the role of president earlier in 2023.
The visit marks the junta leader's fifth trip to a fellow ASEAN nation in recent months, reflecting Myanmar's efforts to maintain regional diplomatic ties amid international scrutiny over the military government's actions since the 2021 coup.
Timing of the Malaysian visit coincides with the commencement of repatriating Myanmar migrant workers, many of whom have faced challenging conditions abroad. The coordination between the two nations on labour issues has been a focal point of recent bilateral discussions.
ASEAN membership has remained significant for Myanmar's international standing, with recent high-level visits demonstrating the junta's commitment to regional engagement and cooperation on shared issues including migration and economic matters.