On August 24, at their meeting in Naypyidaw, the Japanese and Myanmar foreign ministers agreed to reopen borders for expatriates and other long-term residents as soon as early September. A move towards easing travel restrictions put in place to halt the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to the Japanese Foreign Ministry, Japan’s foreign minister Toshimitsu Motegi and Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi also confirmed that they will speed up talks to reestablish short-term business travel while taking appropriate measures to safeguard against coronavirus. Kyodo News reports on the agreement and other details to emerge from the talks.
On August 24, at their meeting in Naypyidaw, the Japanese and Myanmar foreign ministers agreed to reopen borders for expatriates and other long-term residents as soon as early September. A move towards easing travel restrictions put in place to halt the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to the Japanese Foreign Ministry, Japan’s foreign minister Toshimitsu Motegi and Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi also confirmed that they will speed up talks to reestablish short-term business travel while taking appropriate measures to safeguard against coronavirus. Kyodo News reports on the agreement and other details to emerge from the talks.
