Abstract

• The general aim of this paper is referred to the Franco-Myanmar relation and the Italian-Myanmar relation including the Italian-Myanmar treaty. The main purpose is to describe the activities of Fr. P. Abbona in Myanmar politics in late Konbaung period. In writing this paper, the datas, evidences extracted from the Myanmar chronicles, Peripatetic history, written by Dr. Than Tun, the papers, published by the Roman Catholic Church and other historical papers and books were used. Moreover, the advices of Fr. Joe Du and Fr. Peter Sein Hlaing Oo were taken into consideration in this paper. Three outcomes of this paper are Christian missionary priests who became important in Late Konbaung politics due to the then current situation, Fr. P. Abbona’s activities and advices led to the progress of Myanmar politics and diplomacy and King Mindon himself realized that the building of the country entirely depended on the foreign relations. Fr. Paul Abbona served not only an advisor but also diplomat for Myanmar kings. This research paper is a paper evaluating Don Paulo called Fr. P. Abbona who took an active role in Myanmar politics in Late Konbaung period.