The Bishop of Worcester received the following written answers on 9th June 2021:
The Lord Bishop of Worcester asked Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to table a UN Security Council Resolution to secure a comprehensive global arms embargo on Myanmar.
Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Con, Foreign Office): The UK is a longstanding supporter of an arms embargo on Myanmar. We are clear that no one should sell arms to Myanmar. The UK autonomous Myanmar sanctions regulations prohibit the provision of military related services, including the provision of technical assistance, to or for the benefit of the Myanmar Security Forces. The UK as chair of the G7, demonstrating its leadership worked to secure a strong G7 Foreign & Development Ministers communique 5 May urging countries to prevent the sale of arms and technical assistance to the Tatmadaw. We will continue to work closely with partners and through multilateral institutions, such as the UN Security Council, to apply pressure on those who sell arms to the military.
The Lord Bishop of Worcester asked Her Majesty’s Government what representations they are making to governments of ASEAN-member states to implement the conclusions agreed at the ASEAN emergency summit on Myanmar on 24 April.
Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon: We welcome the Five Point Consensus on Myanmar and ASEAN’s unique role in addressing the crisis and supported ASEAN’s call for an end to violence, for restraint, and for a peaceful resolution, in line with the purpose and principles enshrined in the ASEAN Charter. As was made clear in the communique after the G7 Foreign Ministers meeting on 5 May the military must implement this plan without delay. The Foreign Secretary discussed ASEAN’s approach with the Chair in Office Brunei’s Foreign Minister II Dato Erywan also on 5 May.
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