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Myanmar categorically rejects the unverified and unfounded information/ accusations put forward at the United Nations
The Human Rights Council organized an Enhanced Interactive Dialogue (EID) during its 60th session, which was held from 8 September
Union Minister for Foreign Affairs received the working visit by the ASEAN Chair, Malaysia (9-10-2025, Nay Pyi Taw)
H.E. Dato’ Seri Utama Haji Mohamad Bin Haji Hasan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia and the current Chair of
Second Round of Myanmar–Belarus Bilateral Consultations between the two foreign ministries held in Minsk (3-10-2025, Minsk)
The Second Round of Myanmar–Belarus Bilateral Consultations between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Union of
Deputy Foreign Minister pays courtesy call on the officials of Belarus Ministry of Foreign Affairs (3-10-2025, Minsk)
H.E. U Ko Ko Kyaw, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, who is
H.E. U Than Swe, Union Minister for Foreign Affairs receives Mr. Milton Xavier Castellanos Mosquera, Under-Secretary-General of IFRC for National...
H.E. U Than Swe, Union Minister for Foreign Affairs received Mr. Milton Xavier Castellanos Mosquera, Under-Secretary-General of IFRC for National
Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, H.E. U Naing Min Kyaw received Ambassador...
Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, H.E. U Naing Min Kyaw received Ambassador
Union Minister for Foreign Affairs receives the delegation led by Former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense...
Union Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, U Than Swe received the delegation led
Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs receives Ambassador of India to Myanmar (19-9-2025, Nay Pyi Taw)
H.E. U Naing Min Kyaw, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, received H.E. Mr. Abhay Thakur, Ambassador of India, at 10:00
Myanmar and Timor-Leste hold bilateral talks to promote relations
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste Mr. Bendito dos Santos Freitas paid a working

Myanmar categorically rejects the unverified and unfounded information/ accusations put forward at the United Nations

The Human Rights Council organized an Enhanced Interactive Dialogue (EID) during its 60th session, which was held from 8 September 2025 to 8 October 2025, concerning the reports of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and on the report of the so-called Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar (IIMM). This dialogue was once again convened without the presence of Myanmar representatives, an act that is against the Council’s fundamental principles of constructive dialogue and cooperation.
 
It has been observed that the Council’s discussions and reports heavily rely on unverified information and consist primarily of repeated accusations against the Myanmar government. Furthermore, these one-sided and unfounded allegations are persistently advanced based on such unverified data.
 
The Human Rights Council, a principal UN human rights mechanism, continues to operate with bias. Rather than assessing the situation in a member state based on the principles of objectivity, non-selectivity and impartiality, it relies on one-sided information as fact.
 
Therefore, Myanmar categorically rejects such baseless accusations and intrusive discussions that constitute interference in its internal affairs. Myanmar will continue to implement its ongoing tasks without losing sight.
 
State responsibility will be handed over to a winning political party based on the results of the general election, which will be conducted in phases commencing on 28 December 2025. Myanmar reiterates its commitment to continue efforts to promote and protect the fundamental rights of its citizens to achieve internal peace, stability and prosperity of its people through a Myanmar-owned and Myanmar-led process.
 
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Myanmar
13 October 2025

Union Minister for Foreign Affairs received the working visit by the ASEAN Chair, Malaysia (9-10-2025, Nay Pyi Taw)

H.E. Dato’ Seri Utama Haji Mohamad Bin Haji Hasan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia and the current Chair of ASEAN, undertook a working visit to Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar, on 9 October 2025. During the visit, H.E. Dato’ Seri Utama met with H.E. U Than Swe, Union Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar at 1:30 PM at the Jasmine Hotel, Nay Pyi Taw.
 
During the meeting, Union Minister U Than Swe briefed the continued efforts of the Government of Myanmar to restore peace and stability in the country, ongoing negotiations with Ethnic Armed Organizations to achieve long lasting peace, and preparations for holding free and fair elections as part of the country’s path toward building a genuine multiparty democratic system. He also updated Myanmar’s cooperation with ASEAN in the implementation of the ASEAN’s Five-Point Statement (Consensus), and with neighboring countries as well as regional, and international partners in addressing transnational crimes and online scams.
 
The Union Minister also suggested the establishment of a Tripartite Core Group comprising the Government of Myanmar, the United Nations, and ASEAN, to coordinate post-disaster recovery efforts and support the rehabilitation and well-being of the communities affected by the devastating earthquake in Myanmar.
 
Reaffirming Myanmar’s commitment as a responsible member of ASEAN, the Union Minister highlighted Myanmar’s constructive engagement in ASEAN initiatives and the ASEAN Chair’s efforts. While reaffirming Myanmar’s continued commitment in fulfilling its duties and responsibilities as a member state, the Union Minister underscored the importance of inclusivity and equal rights, and urged reinstatement of Myanmar’s rightful role and entitlements in ASEAN.
 
The Foreign Minister of Malaysia expressed appreciation for the comprehensive briefing by the Union Minister. He stated that this visit is intended as a constructive effort towards finding a solution to the ongoing political situation. The Minister acknowledged Myanmar as an integral part of ASEAN and supported implementation of 5PC to achieve durable resolution that is Myanmar-owned and Myanmar-led. He also reiterated to continue greater engagement and closer cooperation with Myanmar.
 
The Union Minister hosted the Malaysian Delegation led by the Foreign Minister of Malaysia with a welcoming lunch prior to the Bilateral Meeting at the Jasmine Hotel.

Second Round of Myanmar–Belarus Bilateral Consultations between the two foreign ministries held in Minsk (3-10-2025, Minsk)

The Second Round of Myanmar–Belarus Bilateral Consultations between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus was held on the morning of 3 October 2025 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belarus. The meeting was co-chaired by H.E. U Ko Ko Kyaw, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Myanmar, and H.E. Mr. Sergey Lukashevich, First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belarus.
 
During the consultations, both sides exchanged views on ongoing preparations for the upcoming general elections in Myanmar, the peace process, and closer collaboration between the two foreign ministries. They also discussed enhancing mutually beneficial cooperation in the areas of defense and security, education, science and technology, culture, sports, and tourism. In the context of regional and multilateral affairs, the two sides exchanged views on developments within ASEAN, the EAEU, the SCO, and BRICS, and explored ways to strengthen cooperation under these frameworks.
 
Following the consultations, the Myanmar delegation, led by the Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, attended a luncheon hosted by H.E. Mr. Sergey Lukashevich, First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belarus.

Deputy Foreign Minister pays courtesy call on the officials of Belarus Ministry of Foreign Affairs (3-10-2025, Minsk)

H.E. U Ko Ko Kyaw, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, who is in Minsk to co-chair the Second Round of Myanmar–Belarus Bilateral Consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Myanmar and Belarus, held separate meetings with H.E. Mr. Maxim Ryzhenkov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus and H.E. Mr. Sergey Lukashevich, First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belarus. They cordially exchanged views on further promoting bilateral relations and cooperation in various sectors including education, science and technology, sports, and tourism.

H.E. U Than Swe, Union Minister for Foreign Affairs receives Mr. Milton Xavier Castellanos Mosquera, Under-Secretary-General of IFRC for National Society Development and Coordination (1-10-2025, Nay Pyi Taw)

H.E. U Than Swe, Union Minister for Foreign Affairs received Mr. Milton Xavier Castellanos Mosquera, Under-Secretary-General of IFRC for National Society Development and Coordination at 16:30 hrs on 1 October 2025, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Nay Pyi Taw.
 
During the meeting, they exchanged views on matters related to the ongoing and further assistances of IFRC in close coordination with MRCS for the rehabilitation activities following the Mandalay Earthquake.
 
Also present at the meeting were Ms Nadia Khoury, Head of Delegation, IFRC Myanmar and Professor Dr. Myo Nyunt, President, MRCS and senior officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, H.E. U Naing Min Kyaw received Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Myanmar, H.E. Mr. Iskander Azizov (30-9-2025, Nay Pyi Taw)

Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, H.E. U Naing Min Kyaw received Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Myanmar, H.E. Mr. Iskander Azizov, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Nay Pyi Taw on 30 September 2025 at 1000 hours.
 
During the meeting, they cordially exchanged views on the strengthening of existing bilateral relations and cooperation in the international arena.
 
Also present at the meeting were an official from the Embassy of the Russian Federation and senior officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Union Minister for Foreign Affairs receives the delegation led by Former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs of the State of Qatar (30-9-2025, Nay Pyi Taw)

Union Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, U Than Swe received the delegation led by Dr. Khalid Bin Mohammed AI Attiyah, Former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs of the State of Qatar on 30 September 2025 at 9:45 hrs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nay Pyi Taw.
 
During the meeting, they discussed potential areas for cooperation in Myanmar’s agriculture, healthcare, technology, energy and mining sectors as well as investment opportunities in Myanmar for Qatari companies.
 
Also present at the meeting were senior officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs receives Ambassador of India to Myanmar (19-9-2025, Nay Pyi Taw)

H.E. U Naing Min Kyaw, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, received H.E. Mr. Abhay Thakur, Ambassador of India, at 10:00 hrs on 19 September 2025, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Nay Pyi Taw.
 
During the meeting, they exchanged views on promoting existing bilateral relations, matters relating to cooperation between the two countries, border trade, border security, and consular affairs.
 
Also present at the meeting were official from the Embassy of India and senior officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Myanmar and Timor-Leste hold bilateral talks to promote relations

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste Mr. Bendito dos Santos Freitas paid a working visit to Myanmar from 17 to 19 September 2025.
 
During the visit, Union Minister for Foreign Affairs of Myanmar U Than Swe and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Timor-Leste Mr. Bendito dos Santos Freitas held discussion on bilateral matters at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Nay Pyi Taw on 18 September 2025 at 1000 hours.
 
At the meeting, the two Foreign Ministers underlined the importance of upholding the fundamental principles of ASEAN and the ASEAN Charter, particularly non-interference in the internal affairs of member States. They also pledged to promote diplomatic relations between Myanmar and Timor-Leste.
 
Moreover, Timor-Leste officially proposed to Myanmar Government to open an Embassy in the capital city, Dili. Timor-Leste reaffirmed its commitment not to allow the activities of illegal organizations against the Myanmar Government, as well as opening office in Timor-Leste.
 
In consideration of the interests of the two countries and the peoples, the Foreign Ministers discussed the signing of bilateral agreements on visa exemption for the holders of diplomatic and official passports and visa waiver for Tourism purposes. These agreements are to be signed among the ASEAN member States.