It is observed that a joint press statement on the humanitarian situation in Myanmar was delivered by US Ambassador Mr. Robert Wood, Alternative Representative for Special Political Affairs, on behalf of the EU and some countries at the media stakeout of the United Nations Headquarters in New York on 15 July. The said joint press statement on humanitarian situation in Myanmar includes allegations, groundless and fraudulent elements. In this regard, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Myanmar strongly rejects the press statement as follows:
- Myanmar firmly upholds its fundamental principle of assuring all available assistance reaches the needy population without any discrimination through cooperation at its best with the United Nations and countries that have genuine attitudes towards Myanmar to help.
- The Government has been facilitating the travel access and delivery of humanitarian assistance requested by the UN and international organizations depending on security conditions as much as possible.
- The Government has been taking necessary security measures with the utmost restraint to protect the lives and properties of its people.
- On the other hand, over 7,880 innocent civilians have lost their lives so far due to the inhumane attacks by terrorist groups in Myanmar.
- The United Nations Security Council Resolution 2669 is largely politicized. Myanmar reiterates its stance to uphold the 2008 Constitution, existing laws and fundamental principles as the only norms in implementing national tasks.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly rejects the groundless accusations contained in the politically motivated joint press statement of the EU and some countries that do not reflect the on-ground situation of the country.
Source: GNLM (19-7-2024)
- The joint press statement by EU and some countries on humanitarian situation in Myanmar includes allegations, groundless and fraudulent elements.
- The Government has been taking necessary security measures with the utmost restraint to protect the lives and properties of its people.
- The United Nations Security Council Resolution 2669 is largely politicized.
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly rejects the groundless accusations contained in the politically motivated joint press statement of the EU and some countries.