Moscow, Mar 05 (V7N) – Russia has signed an agreement with Myanmar to construct a 100-megawatt nuclear power plant in Myanmar. The deal was finalized after a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Myanmar's junta chief Min Aung Hlaing on Tuesday (March 4), according to Reuters.

Under the agreement, the Russian state-owned nuclear power company Rosatom will finance, supervise, and be responsible for operating the plant once it's built. This collaboration is a significant step in strengthening the bilateral relations between Russia and Myanmar, furthering their energy and military ties.

Myanmar’s military junta has been increasingly reliant on Russia and China as key allies and suppliers of military equipment. Just days ago, Myanmar purchased six fighter jets from Russia, further deepening their defense cooperation. This is part of a broader effort to maintain and strengthen military and economic ties with these nations following international condemnation of Myanmar’s military-led government.

The agreement builds on previous bilateral agreements made in 2000, when Myanmar and Russia first committed to increasing trade, investment, and cooperation across multiple sectors, including energy and defense. The latest agreement on the nuclear plant represents a deepening of Russia's influence in the region.

This collaboration underscores the growing relationship between the two countries, particularly in sectors that provide both military and energy security for Myanmar’s military-led government.

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