Key facts
- Min Aung Hlaing is visiting Laos.
- This is his first visit to an ASEAN member state since becoming president.
- He recently transitioned from military rule.
- He previously visited China and India.
Myanmar's junta chief, Min Aung Hlaing, is undertaking his first visit to an ASEAN member state since assuming the presidency. He is traveling to Laos, a move that marks a significant step in Myanmar's re-engagement with regional blocs following its transition from military rule. This visit to Laos comes after Min Aung Hlaing's prior trips to China and India. The trip to an ASEAN member state is seen as an important development for Myanmar's international standing and its role within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.