Written question asked by Iain Duncan Smith (Conservative) on Tuesday, 10 June 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 12 June 2025. It was answered by Catherine West (Labour) on Wednesday, 18 June 2025 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Myanmar: China and Russia

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what information his Department holds on the extent of (a) financial and (b) military assistance provided to the military regime in Myanmar by (i) China and (ii) Russia; and what steps is he taking to help counter this influence.

Answer: The UK is clear that countries should not sell arms or provide financial assistance to the Myanmar military regime as this will only lead to greater instability and violence. UK sanctions include a comprehensive arms embargo on Myanmar. We note that in resolution 2669 (2022) UN Security Council members, including China and Russia, expressed deep concern at all forms of violence across Myanmar and attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure. Despite this, we are aware of reports of ongoing support to the military regime. The UK has been clear with partners, in public and in private, that it is unacceptable to sell arms to the Myanmar military.

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