Written question asked by Catherine West (Labour) on Friday, 14 July 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 19 July 2023 (named day). It was answered by Anne-Marie Trevelyan (Conservative) on Wednesday, 19 July 2023 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Myanma Economic Bank: Sanctions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with international counterparts on possible sanctions on the Myanma Economic Bank.

Answer: Since the coup in February 2021, the UK has announced fifteen rounds of targeted sanctions on the military leadership, and those who seek to profit from supplying the regime. We will continue to work closely with international partners, including the US, EU, Canada and Australia, to take robust action to reduce the military's access to revenue, arms, and equipment. The UK is committed to targeted sanctions, which directly impact the military without harming the wider population. This will be a key consideration for any future designations. It would be inappropriate to speculate on future targets by either ourselves or our partners.

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