To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to urge the (a) UN Secretary-General and (b) Security Council to intensify diplomatic pressure on the regime in Myanmar, including with a high-level visit to that country and region.
Answered on
18 March 2021
The UK has been at the forefront of the international response to the coup in Myanmar, particularly at the UN Security Council. Following the coup, we urgently convened the UN Security Council and secured a statement on 4 February. In response to escalating violence we convened the Council again on 5 March and secured a Presidential Statement on 10 March condemning violence against peaceful protestors.
We welcome the strong statements from the UN Secretary General in response to the coup and subsequent violence. We are working with his office, and with partners, to explore all options such as a high-level visit to seek a peaceful resolution to the crisis. I have met the United Nations Special Envoy to Myanmar to discuss our concern at the coup and how we can ensure a coordinated international response.