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Written question asked by Catherine West (Labour) on Wednesday, 8 February 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 February 2023 (named day). It was answered by Anne-Marie Trevelyan (Conservative) on Monday, 20 February 2023 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Myanmar: Sanctions

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he discussed coordination of sanctions against the Myanmar military with his Australian counterpart during her recent visit to the UK.

Answer

The UK has led the international sanctions efforts to reduce the Myanmar military's access to revenue, arms and equipment, in close coordination with partners. The Foreign Secretary welcomed Australia's recent sanctions announcement during his meeting with Minister for Foreign Affairs, Penny Wong, on 1 February. Both acknowledged the importance of taking coordinated action.

The UK will continue to work closely with our partners to understand how we can take targeted and proportionate action to reduce the military's access to funds to facilitate their campaign of violence.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
142796
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Australia Foreign relations Sanctions Myanmar
Link
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