[1] Relations between Yugoslavia and Burma officially began in 1950, and the two countries had an unusually close relationship during the Cold War.

"[6][7] Both Burma and Yugoslavia shared many commonalities, among them the diverse ethnic groups and religions, and the endeavor of a policy of neutrality during the Cold War.

[9] Due to the rather fast and uninhibited nature of the arms deliveries, the Burmese military, and General Ne Win in particular, who previously sought support from the United States, was impressed.

U Zaw Tun, the 18th ambassador of Myanmar to Serbia, donated a bronze statue of Buddha to the Middle Way Therawada Buddhist Association in Belgrade in 2013, and the embassy there hosts a variety of cultural events.

[12] Burmese Senior General Min Aung Hlaing visited the Belgrade embassy and Kalemegdan Fortress in 2015.