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Statement regarding the Illegal Activities of Kyaw Moe Tun, Former Permanent Representative of Myanmar to the United Nations

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issues the following statement regarding the illegal activities of Kyaw Moe Tun, who has already been dismissed as Myanmar’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations. Kyaw Moe Tun was dismissed from civil service with effect from 27 February 2021 for failing to comply with orders and directives issued by […]

Myanmar’s position on the so-called IIMM

During the 63rd session of the Human Rights Council, being held in Geneva from 7 September to 9 October 2026, an enhanced interactive dialogue on the report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) and the report of the so-called Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar (IIMM) took place on 7 September. […]

Myanmar’s Response to the Statements and Remarks made by certain countries with regard to the incidents that took place in northern Rakhine State in August 2017

It has been observed that certain countries issued statements, made remarks, posted on social media including Facebook and X and published news in reference to the incidents that took place in northern Rakhine State on 25 August 2017. These statements and remarks did not accurately reflect the situation on the ground and failed to […]

Union Minister for Foreign Affairs receives President of the Russia-Myanmar Friendship Association

U Tin Maung Swe, Union Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar received Mr. Bulochnikov Anatoly Mikhailovich, President of the Russia-Myanmar Association for Friendship and Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Nay Pyi Taw at 11:00 hrs on 31 August 2026. During the meeting, they exchanged views […]

Union Minister for Foreign Affairs receives Ambassador of Thailand to Myanmar

U Tin Maung Swe, Union Minister for Foreign Affairs received Mr. Tor SARALAMBA, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, at 1500hrs on 28 August 2026, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Nay Pyi Taw. During the meeting, the Union Minister congratulated the Ambassador on his […]

U Tin Maung Swe, Union Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, and Mr. Le Hoai Trung, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, co-chaired the 10th Meeting of the Myanmar–Viet Nam Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation

U Tin Maung Swe, Union Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, and Mr. Le Hoai Trung, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, who was on an official visit to Nay Pyi Taw, co-chaired the 10th Meeting of the Myanmar–Viet Nam Joint Commission for Bilateral […]

Seminar on “ Preventing and Combating of Transnational Crimes and Online Scams” held A seminar entitled, “ Preventing and Combating of Transnational Crimes and Online Scams” was held in hybrid format at the Lawkanat Hall of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Nay Pyi Taw on 25 August 2026.

The Seminar was attended by the Union Minister and Deputy Ministers from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Permanent Secretary and senior officials from the Ministries of Home Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Population and Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlment as well as Myanmar Ambassadors from ASEAN Member States. Furthermore, the seminar was also participated by […]

U Ko Ko Kyaw, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs receives Ms. Natalia Nefedova, Chargé d’affaires a.i of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Yangon (24-8-2026, Nay Pyi Taw)

U Ko Ko Kyaw, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs received Ms. Natalia Nefedova, Chargé d’affaires a.i of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Yangon, at 1300 hrs on 24 August 2026, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Nay Pyi Taw. During the meeting, they cordially exchanged views on further consolidation of friendship […]

U Ko Ko Kyaw, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs receives Country Director and Representative a.I. of UNOPS Myanmar (24-8-2026, Nay Pyi Taw)

U Ko Ko Kyaw, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs received Mr. Peter John Cross, Country Director and Representative a.i. of UNOPS Myanmar, at 1400 hrs on 24 August 2026 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Nay Pyi Taw. During the meeting, they exchanged views on matters related to the existing and further cooperation […]

U Ko Ko Kyaw, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs receives United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator a.i. (UNRC/HC a.i.) (21-8-2026, Nay Pyi Taw)

U Ko Ko Kyaw, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs received Ms Gwyn Lewis, United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator a.i. (UNRC/HC a.i.), at 1400 hrs on 21 August 2026 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Nay Pyi Taw. During the meeting, they exchanged views on matters related to the existing and further cooperation […]