It is observed that a joint press statement on the humanitarian situation in Myanmar was delivered by US Ambassador 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 2024.
The said joint press statement includes allegations, groundless and fraudulent elements, which are far from the reality. 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. As such, the Government has been receiving all the humanitarian assistance for the needy people, which is provided through the ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on Disaster Management (AHA Centre).
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 joint press statement neglects such terrorist acts.
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.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Nay Pyi Taw
18 July 2024
