Myanmar Mulls Joining BRICS Development Bank

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New Development Bank's logo in the HQ of the bank in Shanghai. - Sputnik Africa, 1920, 15.06.2023
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ST. PETERSBURG (Sputnik) - Myanmar is considering joining the New Development Bank, established in 2015 by BRICS countries, Myanmar Central Bank Governor Than Than Swe told Sputnik on Wednesday.
Myanmar also supports the dedollarization efforts and own currency initiative promoted by the members of the organization, in particular, by Russia, Than Than Swe said on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF).
The governor added that further cooperation between Russia and Myanmar will directly impact the bilateral trade, in particular, by supporting it and increasing its volume.
Banknotes and coins from all over the world - Sputnik Africa, 1920, 08.06.2023
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