The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (,, 'MOFA') is a ministry in the government of Myanmar responsible for the country's foreign relations. It also operates embassies and consulates in 44 countries. It is headed by Than Swe, appointed by military leader Min Aung Hlaing.

List of ministers

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Pre-independence British Burma

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Union of Burma (1948–1974)

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Socialist Republic of the Union of Burma (1974–1988)

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Union of Myanmar (1988–2011)

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Republic of the Union of Myanmar (2011–present)

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History

During World War II, the British administration retreated to India. In 1942, the foreign affairs is served by Defence Department. After World War II, Defence and External Affairs Department was established and directly served by counsellor of the governor. In 1946, it was under the executive council and served by General Aung San, the vice chair of that council. Later, the Myanmar Representatives led by General Aung San and British Government agreed to act the foreign cases according to Myanmar. The Department of Foreign Affairs was established on 17 March 1947 under General Aung San. The first secretary was Shwe Baw. On 4 May 1948, it was renamed Foreign Office and the secretary became permanent secretary. On 25 May 1967, it became Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Departments and heads of departments

List of deputy ministers