Release and Announcement: Press Releases

-The Interactive Dialogue with the so-called Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar was held on 19 March 2024 at the ongoing 55th session of the Human Rights Council with no representative of the country-concerned which is contrary to the fundamental principles of dialogue and cooperation. -​The report was made available on […]

The Interactive Dialogue of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights’ oral update on Myanmar was held on 1 March 2024 at the 55th Session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva. The country-specific mandate against the principles of universality, objectivity and non-selectivity only creates confrontation. Furthermore, holding interactive dialogues in the absence of […]

Myanmar constantly adheres to the “One China Policy” and reaffirms that Taiwan (Chinese-Taipei) is an integral part of the People’s Republic of China and opposes any separatist activities aimed at “Taiwan independence” and foreign interference in internal affairs of other states while fully supports China’s strive in achieving peaceful reunification. Myanmar has been maintaining good […]

During the 78th United Nations General Assembly held in New York, a combined briefing on reports on Myanmar by the United Nations Secretary General, Independent Investigative Mechanism on Myanmar (IIMM) and Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar was made at the Third Committee on 23 October 2023. Additionally, the resolution entitled […]

It is observed that a combined briefing on reports on Myanmar by the United Nations Secretary General, Independent Investigative Mechanism on Myanmar (IIMM) and Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar was held at the Third Committee (Social, Humanitarian and Cultural Affairs Committee) of the 78th United Nations General Assembly on 23 […]

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs notes the ASEAN Statement on the incident in Kachin State issued on 18 October 2023. The statement wrongly stated the incident of Explosion of an arsenal in Mong Lai Khet, Laiza area of Kachin State as a “Bombing of the IDP Camp in Kachin State”, based on unfounded facts from […]

At the 54th Regular Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, which was held in Geneva from 11 September to 13 October 2023, two unsupportive country-specific events against Myanmar were included. These are the Interactive Dialogues (IDs) on the report of the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar (IIMM) and on the report of the […]

The Government of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar acknowledges the continuous efforts of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in its support for the peace process in Yemen and welcomes the recent constructive discussions between the Saudi Communication and Coordination Team and Sanaa delegation; and between His Royal Highness Prince Khalid bin Salman, Minister […]

Myanmar is concerned about the ongoing violence in the Middle East region and is closely monitoring the situation. In order to prevent further escalation of the conflict and to reduce the ongoing tensions, Myanmar urges the relevant parties to exercise restraint and to resolve the issue peacefully. Ministry of Foreign Affairs Nay Pyi Taw Dated; […]

– The report of the High Commissioner for Human Rights contained in document A/HRC/54/59 was issued shortly before the Interactive Dialogue which is scheduled to be held on 26 September 2023. Myanmar views that the duplicated reports and discussions are the unnecessary products of counterproductive mandates created by certain countries to interfere in internal affairs […]