On behalf of the Government of Myanmar, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses its disappointment regarding the unfair and one-sided facts about Myanmar in the Joint Communiqué of the 56th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, held on 11 July 2023 in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Under the subtitle “The Development in Myanmar”, the Joint Communiqué mentioned the domestic affairs of a member state based on unfair and one-sided information without reflecting the efforts of the member state to restore a genuine democratic system by peaceful means, and the facts provided were also neglected.
Myanmar reiterates its principled position on not accepting any country-specific paragraphs in any ASEAN Statement, including the Joint Communiqué since it contradicts the principle of non-interference, which is enshrined in the ASEAN Charter.
However, Myanmar, being a responsible member state, faithfully engaged in the Joint communiqué’s drafting process. It was found that Myanmar’s inputs, concerns and voice are not reflected in the final Joint Communiqué.
Therefore, Myanmar reiterates its disappointment regarding the unfair and one-sided facts about Myanmar and categorically rejects and dissociates itself from that paragraph in the Joint Communiqué. It also reaffirms that Myanmar is determined to restore democracy, peace and stability in accordance with its five-point roadmap.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Nay Pyi Taw
14 July 2023