Holy See–Myanmar relations

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Holy See-Myanmar relations
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Holy See
Myanmar

Holy See–Myanmar relations refers to bilateral relations between the

Apostolic Nuncio to Myanmar,[1] while San Lwin is Myanmar's ambassador to the Holy See.[2]

History

From 1990 to 2017, the Holy See had

Parliament of Myanmar approved a proposal by the Holy See in February of the same year to establish diplomatic relations.[3] Myanmar and the Holy See announced in May 2017 that they will establish formal diplomatic relations.[4] The announcement was made after a meeting between Pope Francis and Aung San Suu Kyi at the Vatican. This was the second visit of the Myanmar leader to Pope Francis, after her first one in 2013.[5] Myanmar thus became the 183rd country to establish diplomatic relations with the Holy See.[6][7]

Papal visit

Pope Francis became the first pontiff to visit Myanmar in November 2017, after being personally invited by Myanmar President Htin Kyaw.[8][9]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Resignations and Appointments". press.vatican.va.
  2. ^ "H.E. U San Lwin appointed as Non-Resident Ambassador of Myanmar to the Holy See". Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of Myanmar. Archived from the original on 24 October 2017.
  3. ^ "Myanmar - Diplomatic Relations with the Vatican". Infoans.org. Retrieved 2017-08-01.
  4. ^ "Holy See and Myanmar to establish diplomatic relations". En.radiovatican.va. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
  5. ^ "Holy See and Myanmar Establish Diplomatic Relations – ZENIT – English". Zenit.org. 4 May 2017. Retrieved 2017-08-01.
  6. ^ "Myanmar and Holy See Establish Diplomatic Relations". Americamagazine.org. 4 May 2017. Retrieved 2017-08-01.
  7. ^ "Holy See Press Office Communiqué: Establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of the Union of Myanmar and the Holy See". Press.vatican.va. Retrieved 2017-08-01.
  8. ^ "Pope Francis to make surprise visit to Myanmar on peace mission - ucanews.com".
  9. ^ "Pope concludes apostolic visit to Myanmar Bangladesh - Vatican News". 2 December 2017.
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