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Australia, Canada, the EU, the Republic of Korea, Malta, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, the UK and the US gave a statement on the escalating conflict in Myanmar.
The British Embassy in Myanmar (Burma) maintains and develops relations between the UK and Myanmar.
Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UK-hosted UN Arria meeting on youth and children in Myanmar.
UK and allies have sanctioned human rights abusers 75 years after Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
G7 foreign ministers issued communiqués on the situation in Middle East, support to Ukraine and addressing global challenges, following their meeting in Capri, Italy.
Biometric residence permits to launch in Burma
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
The foreign ministers of 8 countries and the European Union High Representative gave a statement marking 3 years since the military coup in Myanmar.
At the 2023 Education World Forum the International Development Minister launched a Girls’ Education and Skills Programme following the UK-ASEAN Plan of Action.
At the London G7 Foreign and Development Ministers' Meeting, leading democracies will discuss global issues that threaten to undermine democracy and human rights.
UK Minister for Asia Amanda Milling agreed the ASEAN-UK Plan of Action with ASEAN foreign ministers in Cambodia on 4 August 2022.
The Foreign Secretary announced sanctions that target corrupt political figures, those violating human rights, and perpetrators of sexual-violence in conflict.
On 13 March the UK announced a further £5.2 million to support Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, at the launch of the 2024 Joint Response Plan for the Rohingya humanitarian crisis in Geneva.
This programme provides support to alleviate high levels of urban poverty, encouraging sustainable development and improving economic growth and prosperity.
On 15 November the UK and five partners filed a joint declaration of intervention in the International Court of Justice case brought by The Gambia against Myanmar.
Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Myanmar.
The UK has imposed fresh sanctions on Myanmar military-linked entities and infantry divisions to mark 3 years since the military coup.
This programme promotes inclusive economic growth in south east Asia, and increasing prosperity, through business environment, financial and business services.
The new ‘Magnitsky’-style sanctions regime will target those who have been involved in some of the gravest human rights violations and abuses around the world.
The UK announced new sanctions against the Myanmar military for their continued suppression of the civilian population and for serious human rights violations.
At second Global Refugee Forum, the UK announces 15 pledges to support refugees and the countries that host them.
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