CNI News

February 27, 2026

A coordination meeting on space technology cooperation between Myanmar and Russia was held in Yangon on February 25, 2026.

At the meeting, the Russian delegation was led by H.E. Dmitry Vladimirovich Bakanov, Director General of the State Corporation for Space Activities “Roscosmos.” The Myanmar delegation was led by Dr. Soe Myint Maung, Chief Executive Officer of the Myanmar Space Agency (MSA).

According to a statement released from Naypyidaw, both sides discussed and coordinated matters related to Russia–Myanmar cooperation in space technology.

After the meeting, H.E. Dmitry Vladimirovich Bakanov and his delegation visited the Space Museum on Alone Road in Dagon Township, where they met with middle and high school students from the Practicing High School (Kamayut Township). They also delivered lectures on space technology.

Similarly, Mr. Sergei Konstantinovich Krikalev — a recipient of the title Hero of the Soviet Union and Hero of the Russian Federation, and a cosmonaut — shared his experiences regarding space flights.