<p>Russia is seeking improved ties including military cooperation with Myanmar, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said here during an official visit.<br /><br />"In connection with the removal of sanctions, I think we have new opportunities in the defence ministry for cooperation," Shoigu said following a meeting in Naypyidaw with Myanmar's Vice President Nyan Tun.<br /><br />The two states could also cooperate in future in trade, culture and education, Shoigu said.</p>.<p><br />A media report said Russia plans to admit Myanmar students to Moscow State University.</p>.<p><br />Myanmar, previously known as Burma, was ruled by a military junta from 1962 until 2011, when the military transferred power to an ostensibly civilian government.<br /><br />Sanctions were imposed on the military regime by the US and the European Union in the 1990s, because of the country's human rights record.</p>.<p><br />The Myanmar armed forces are equipped with mainly Soviet and Chinese-made equipment, much of which is obsolete.<br /><br />Last year, the EU voted to lift all sanctions on Myanmar, except for a ban on arms supplies.<br /><br />In July 2012, the US restored diplomatic relations with Myanmar and lifted some sanctions, including a ban on investment.<br /><br />In January, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov called on the lifting of all remaining sanctions still imposed against Myanmar, during a visit to Naypyidaw.<br /></p>
<p>Russia is seeking improved ties including military cooperation with Myanmar, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said here during an official visit.<br /><br />"In connection with the removal of sanctions, I think we have new opportunities in the defence ministry for cooperation," Shoigu said following a meeting in Naypyidaw with Myanmar's Vice President Nyan Tun.<br /><br />The two states could also cooperate in future in trade, culture and education, Shoigu said.</p>.<p><br />A media report said Russia plans to admit Myanmar students to Moscow State University.</p>.<p><br />Myanmar, previously known as Burma, was ruled by a military junta from 1962 until 2011, when the military transferred power to an ostensibly civilian government.<br /><br />Sanctions were imposed on the military regime by the US and the European Union in the 1990s, because of the country's human rights record.</p>.<p><br />The Myanmar armed forces are equipped with mainly Soviet and Chinese-made equipment, much of which is obsolete.<br /><br />Last year, the EU voted to lift all sanctions on Myanmar, except for a ban on arms supplies.<br /><br />In July 2012, the US restored diplomatic relations with Myanmar and lifted some sanctions, including a ban on investment.<br /><br />In January, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov called on the lifting of all remaining sanctions still imposed against Myanmar, during a visit to Naypyidaw.<br /></p>