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Embassy of Myanmar in Paris. France-Myanmar relations are the bilateral relations between Myanmar and France. Relations began in the early 18th century, as the French East India Company was attempting to extend its influence into Southeast Asia. France has an embassy in Yangon and Myanmar has an embassy in Paris.
In November 2005, the Myanmar government transferred its seat from Yangon to Naypyidaw. At present, the former capital of Yangon hosts 38 embassies. Although the government has been encouraging other nations to move their Embassies to Naypyidaw, the new capital is yet to host any embassies which all remain in Yangon.
The French Republic has one of the world's largest diplomatic networks, and is a member of more multilateral organisations than any other country. [1] [2]France's permanent representation abroad began in the reign of Francis I, when in 1522 he sent a delegation to the Swiss.
Mya Sein joined the Burmese Foreign Service in 1947 and held the position of Minister of Burma to France from 1948 to 1951. He subsequently became Counsellor/Chargé d'affaires at the Burmese Embassy at Djakarta and in 1959 was appointed Minister/Chargé d' Affaires at the Burmese Embassy at Kuala Lumpur. He became Ambassador at this post in 1962.
A French envoy, Sieur de Bruno was sent to evaluate the situation and help in the defence against the Burmese. French warships were sent to support the Mon rebellion, but in vain. In 1756, the Burmese under Alaungpaya vanquished the Mon. Many French were captured and incorporated into the Burmese Army as an elite gunner corps, under Chevalier ...
In 2014, the Myanmar office of the International Cooperation and Development Foundation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China was established in Yangon, the largest city in Myanmar.
Restricted visa-free access. Nationals of the following eight countries do not require a visa to enter Myanmar for tourism visits up to the duration listed below. [1] [3] However, to qualify for visa-free entry, they must enter and leave Myanmar through one of the following ports of entry: [1] [3]
Embassy [1] Myanmar: Yangon: Embassy [1] ... The Embassy in Paris, France, has concurrent accreditation to the following: