Authoritarian Alliance: Lukashenko's Visit to Myanmar

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko visited Myanmar, becoming the second foreign leader to do so since 2021. His visit is seen as endorsing Myanmar's upcoming contentious election. Belarus, along with China and Russia, supports Myanmar's military government, which is sanctioned by Western nations for its human rights violations.

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko arrived in Myanmar on a goodwill mission, marking him as only the second foreign leader to visit since the nation's 2021 shift to military rule.

Lukashenko's appearance precedes a controversial election in Myanmar, criticized for lack of fairness, and raises concerns about implicit support for the military regime.

Belarus, a key supporter of Myanmar's junta alongside China and Russia, has fortified its ties through agreements in military, economic, and technological sectors.

(With inputs from agencies.)