President U Min Aung Hlaing met with Mr.Vladislav V. Sviblov, head of Russia-based Areal Group of Companies, on the morning of October 28 to discuss cooperation in mineral exploration and mining, according to reports.

The meeting took place at the reception hall of the President’s Office, where Sviblov led a delegation to pay a courtesy call on the president.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed the growing mutual trust and friendly relations between Myanmar and the Russian Federation, as well as efforts to strengthen bilateral cooperation across various sectors, including education, science and technology.

They also discussed potential collaboration in mineral exploration and mining, with an emphasis on supporting economic development in both countries and improving the socioeconomic well-being of their people.

The discussions further addressed plans to balance mining activities with environmental conservation through cooperation between the two sides.

Union Ministers U Khin Maung Yi, U Tin Maung Swe and U Aung Kyaw Hoe, along with other officials, attended the meeting.

Russian Ambassador to Myanmar Mr.Iskander K. Azizov and members of the Russian delegation also participated in the discussions.