PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE AUGUST 24, 2023 The Sixth Anniversary of Genocide Against Rohingya On August 25, the sixth anniversary of genocide against Rohingya, the United States stands with the victims and survivors and reaffirms our commitment to pursue justice and accountability for the atrocities committed by the Burma military. We are deeply grateful to the Government …
Read More» PRESS RELEASES Treasury Expands Burma-Related Sanctions and Designates Additional Jet Fuel Suppliers in Burma August 23, 2023 WASHINGTON — Today, taking note of the Burmese military regime’s violent airstrikes against the people of Burma, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued a determination that allows sanctions to be imposed …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT MATTHEW MILLER, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON AUGUST 23, 2023 Expanding Burma Sanctions Authorities and Imposing Sanctions on Additional Jet Fuel Suppliers Today, the United States expanded the use of its Burma-related sanctions authorities to allow for sanctions to be imposed on any foreign individual or entity determined to be operating in the jet fuel sector …
Read More» United States Mission to the United Nations Office of Press and Public Diplomacy For Immediate Release August 23, 2023 Statement by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield on the Situation in Burma The United States is pleased to join 12 other UN Security Council members today to condemn the Burma military regime’s ongoing human rights abuses against …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE JUNE 21, 2023 Today, the United States is designating Burma’s Ministry of Defense (MoD) and two of Burma’s largest regime-controlled banks, Myanma Foreign Trade Bank (MFTB) and Myanma Investment and Commercial Bank (MICB). MFTB and MICB have been instrumental in facilitating the regime’s use of foreign currency to procure arms from abroad for …
Read More» For Immediate Release Office of Press Relations Tuesday, May 23, 2023 Press Release The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is providing nearly $17 million in additional humanitarian assistance to respond to humanitarian needs following the devastating impact of Cyclone Mocha in Burma, where more than five million people have been …
Read More» The Dissolution of Political Parties in Burma PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MARCH 30, 2023 We strongly condemn the Burma military regime-controlled Union Election Commission’s decision to abolish 40 political parties, including the National League for Democracy (NLD). The people voted overwhelmingly to re-elect the NLD and other parties in November …
Read More» United States Imposes Additional Sanctions on Jet Fuel Suppliers and Military Cronies to Address Burma Military Regime’s Atrocities PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MARCH 24, 2023 The United States continues to promote accountability for the Burmese military regime’s assault on the democratic aspirations of the people of Burma. Today we are …
Read More» Additional Humanitarian Assistance for the Burma and Bangladesh Regional Crisis PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MARCH 8, 2023 During the launch of the 2023 Joint Response Plan for the Rohingya Humanitarian Crisis in Bangladesh today, the Department of State announced nearly $26 million in additional humanitarian assistance for Rohingya refugees in …
Read More» The Burma Military Regime’s Extension of State of Emergency PRESS STATEMENT NED PRICE, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON FEBRUARY 1, 2023 The United States strongly opposes the Burma military regime’s decision to extend the state of emergency, prolonging the military’s illegitimate rule and the suffering it inflicts upon the country. As we enter the third year since the …
Read More» Marking Two Years Since the Military Coup in Burma PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE JANUARY 31, 2023 Two years ago, Burma’s military regime usurped power from a democratically elected government – blatantly rejecting the will of Burma’s people, setting the country on a disastrous path that has killed and displaced thousands, reversing …
Read More» Joint Statement on Marking Two Years Since the Military Coup in Myanmar MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON JANUARY 31, 2023 A joint statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union, and the Foreign Ministers of Albania, Armenia, Australia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, the Federated States of Micronesia, Georgia, Ghana, Iceland, …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE NOVEMBER 8, 2022 Burma’s military regime has waged a brutal campaign of violence against the people of Burma, carrying out lethal air strikes against the political opposition and the broader civilian population. On October 23, the regime carried out one of its deadliest aerial bombings since the …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE NOVEMBER 7, 2022 Two years ago today, people across Burma voted in credible and peaceful multiparty elections that were a milestone in the nation’s progress toward democratic governance after a half-century of military rule. While these elections reaffirmed the commitment of the people of Burma to democracy, the Burma military regime …
Read More» September 20, 2022 The Department of State yesterday announced an additional contribution of $1 million through its Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs to the UN Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar (IIMM). During an event cohosted on the margins of the UN General Assembly by the Department of State and the Atlantic Council …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE AUGUST 24, 2022 Five years ago, Burma’s military launched a brutal campaign against Rohingya – razing villages, raping, torturing, and perpetrating large-scale violence that killed thousands of Rohingya men, women, and children. More than 740,000 Rohingya were forced to flee their homes and seek refuge in Bangladesh. In March of this year, I …
Read More» MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON AUGUST 24, 2022 The following is the text of a joint statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union, and the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, the United Kingdom and the United States, marking the fifth anniversary of the Myanmar military’s attack against Rohingya. Five years ago, the Myanmar …
Read More» ASEAN-U.S. Special Summit 2022, Joint Vision Statement MAY 13, 2022 WE, the Member States of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the United States gather on the occasion of the ASEAN-U.S. Special Summit, the first-ever to be held in Washington, D.C., on 12-13 May 2022. EMPHASIZING the importance of adhering to key principles, shared values and …
Read More» Remarks By President Biden at the U.S.-ASEAN Special Summit MAY 13, 2022 State Department Washington, D.C. 4:16 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you. (Applause.) My whole name. Thank you all very much. Good afternoon, everyone. I said last night — let me reiterate: It’s been wonderful, wonderful to host you all in the first-ever …
Read More» The Deputy Secretary’s Meeting with NUG Representatives READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON MAY 12, 2022 The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary Sherman met today in Washington with NUG representatives, including Zin Mar Aung. The Deputy Secretary underscored robust U.S. support for the people of Burma in the face of the regime’s brutal crackdown and …
Read More» U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN April 11, 2022 Burma New Year 2022 – Thingyan Festival On behalf of the United States of America, I extend best wishes to the people of Burma on the occasion of Burma’s New Year, Thingyan. Thingyan is an …
Read More» Treasury Sanctions Military Leaders, Military-Affiliated Cronies and Businesses, and a Military Unit Prior to Armed Forces Day in Burma PRESS RELEASES March 25, 2022 WASHINGTON — Today the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated five individuals and five entities connected to Burma’s military regime pursuant to Executive Order (E.O) …
Read More» Following is a joint statement on Armed Forces Day in Myanmar issued by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union and the Foreign Ministers of Albania, Australia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Georgia, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, Montenegro, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, Palau, Republic of Korea, Serbia, Switzerland, …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MARCH 25, 2022 United States and Allies Impose Additional Sanctions on the Burmese Military Regime As we approach one year since the horrific violence perpetrated by the Burmese military on Armed Forces Day 2021, in which more than 100 people were killed, the United States is imposing …
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REMARKS ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL MUSEUM WASHINGTON, D.C. MARCH 21, 2022 SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you very much, and good morning, everyone. Stu, thank you for those very kind words, but also thank you for so many decades of extraordinary service to this country and to its ideals. This is something of …
Read More» Joint Statement on Quad Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON FEBRUARY 11, 2022 The following is the joint statement released by the Secretary of State of the United States and the Foreign Ministers of the Governments of Australia, India, and Japan. Begin Text. We, the Foreign Ministers of Australia, India and Japan and the …
Read More» Statement by President Joe Biden Marking One Year Since the Coup in Burma JANUARY 31, 2022• STATEMENTS AND RELEASES One year ago, the Burmese military denied the will of the people of Burma, overthrew the democratically elected government, and seized power in a coup d’etat. Since then, the regime has perpetrated countless brutal actions and committed unspeakable violence against civilians, …
Read More» A joint statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union, and the Foreign Ministers of Albania, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, Republic of Korea, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States, on the one year anniversary of the military coup in Myanmar. On 1 February 2021, the military seized power in …
Read More» Increasing Pressure on the Burmese Military Regime and Its Supporters PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE JANUARY 31, 2022 Since the military coup of February 1, 2021, the people of Burma have stood firm in rejecting military rule and calling for their country’s return to the path to inclusive democracy. Tragically, in its continued violent quest to consolidate …
Read More» Burma Independence Day PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE JANUARY 3, 2022 On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my support for the people of Burma as they celebrate their Independence Day on January 4. We honor the people of Burma who are striving to restore an inclusive path to …
Read More» For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN December 28, 2021 On the Attacks in Kayah State and Throughout Burma The United States condemns the attacks committed on December 24 by the Burmese military in Kayah State, which killed at least 35, including women and children and two staff members of the international aid …
Read More» Joint Statement on Attacks on Civilians in Karen State We reiterate our condemnation of the serious human rights violations committed by the military regime across the country. The recent attacks on civilians in Karen State, including the shelling of villages, are a violation of International Humanitarian Law and must stop. The attacks have resulted …
Read More» We are horrified by reports that security forces opened fire against, ran over, and killed several peaceful protesters this morning in Yangon. We support the right of the people of Burma to protest peacefully. The military’s widespread use of brutal violence underscores the urgency of restoring Burma’s path to inclusive democracy. We stand with the …
Read More» One-Year Anniversary of November 8 General Elections in Burma PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE NOVEMBER 7, 2021 One year ago, Burma held multiparty elections to select a new government. Independent observers reported that the elections, despite some concerns, were credible and reaffirmed the commitment of the Burmese people to democracy. The military’s coup on February 1 sought …
Read More» The United States Condemns Reported Attacks in Chin State PRESS STATEMENT NED PRICE, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON OCTOBER 31, 2021 The United States is gravely concerned by reports of gross violations of human rights that Burmese security forces have perpetuated in Chin State, including reports that forces have set fire to and destroyed more than 100 residences …
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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. today joined leaders of the Association of Southeast Nations (ASEAN) member states and the ASEAN Secretary General for the annual U.S.-ASEAN Summit. He reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to strengthening our partnership with ASEAN as well as to its centrality and applauded the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific. The President underscored …
Read More» Statement by NSC Spokesperson Emily Horne on National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Meeting with Burmese NUG Representatives OCTOBER 25, 2021• STATEMENTS AND RELEASES National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met virtually today with Burmese NUG representatives Duwa Lashi La and Zin Mar Aung. Mr. Sullivan underscored continued U.S. support for the pro-democracy movement in Burma and they discussed ongoing …
Read More» MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON OCTOBER 15, 2021 The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, the Republic of Korea, Timor-Leste, the United Kingdom, and the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, on behalf of the European Union, in support of the …
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Joint Statement from Quad Leaders SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 | STATEMENTS AND RELEASES We, the leaders of Australia, India, Japan, and the United States, convened today in person as “the Quad” for the first time. On this historic occasion we recommit to our partnership, and to a region that is a bedrock of our shared security and prosperity—a free …
Read More» The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Counselor Derek Chollet met today in New York with Burmese UN Permanent Representative Kyaw Moe Tun. He also met with representatives of Burma’s NUG. They highlighted the importance of a swift return to democracy and rule of law in Burma, as well as respect for human rights …
Read More» Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield U.S. Representative to the United Nations New York, New York September 22, 2021 AS DELIVERED Thank you to the Government of Bangladesh and our other co-hosts for convening this important event. For decades, Rohingya in Burma have faced a campaign of cruelty. Torture, rape, arson, killings. Massacres. Since the coup, the …
Read More» Statement from U.S. Ambassador Thomas L. Vajda PRESS STATEMENT U.S. AMBASSADOR THOMAS L. VAJDA AUGUST 13, 2021 On behalf of the U.S. Embassy, I extend sincerest condolences for the lives of the Myanmar people who have been lost to the pandemic. The current surge of COVID-19 infections has taken a cruel toll on families and …
Read More» United States Announces More than $50 Million in Humanitarian Assistance for the People of Burma and $5 Million in COVID-19 Assistance for Thailand PRESS STATEMENT NED PRICE, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON AUGUST 10, 2021 Today, during an official visit to Thailand, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield announced that the United States is providing more than $50 million in …
Read More» Trade enforcement Gina M. Raimondo FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, July 2, 2021 Office of Public Affairs publicaffairs@doc.gov The Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has added four entities to the Entity List in its latest action in response to the February 1, 2021 military coup in Burma: King Royal Technologies Co., Ltd., a telecommunications company that provides satellite communications …
Read More» July 2, 2021 WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated 22 individuals connected to Burma’s military regime. Among the individuals sanctioned today are seven key members of Burma’s military, which continues to repress the pro-democracy movement in the country and use lethal force against the people …
Read More» In response to the brutal campaign of violence perpetrated by the Burmese military regime and to continue imposing costs in connection with the military coup, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Assets Control is designating today 22 individuals connected to the regime, pursuant to Executive Order 14014 “Blocking Property With Respect to the …
Read More» Designating One Entity and 16 Individuals Connected to Burma’s Military Regime PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MAY 17, 2021 Today, the United States is announcing new sanctions against Burma’s military regime in response to its continued violence and repression against the people of Burma, most recently in Mindat, Chin State, and its failure to take any steps …
Read More» Treasury Sanctions Governing Body, Officials, and Family Members Connected to Burma’s Military May 17, 2021 WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated 16 individuals and one entity connected to Burma’s military regime. Thirteen of the individuals sanctioned today are key members of Burma’s military regime, …
Read More» Press Release: U.S. Embassy Resumes Student Visa Appointments FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 11, 2021 Yangon – The Consular Section at the U.S. Embassy will open visa interview appointments for student visa applicants later this month. Students in Myanmar deserve the opportunity to pursue their education in the United States. The U.S. Embassy in Myanmar …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE APRIL 21, 2021 The Burmese military regime continues to ignore the will of the people of Burma to restore the country’s path to democracy. Instead of acceding to the clear aspirations of its citizens, the regime has intensified its violent crackdown, killing more than 650 people, including …
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Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield U.S. Representative to the United Nations New York, New York April 9, 2021 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Barbara. And let me just start by expressing – adding our voices, as others have, to expressing condolences on the passing of Prince Philip. And we send our sympathies to the Royal Family and to …
Read More» April 9, 2021 Two months ago, on February 9, Mya Thwe Thwe Khine was shot while taking cover under a bus shelter during a protest in Naypyidaw. She was 19. Since then, over 600 civilians have been killed in Myanmar, many of them while protesting for hard-won democratic rights and freedoms. Children were murdered. Thousands …
Read More» April 8, 2021 WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated Myanma Gems Enterprise (MGE), a Burmese state-owned entity that is responsible for all gemstone activities in Burma. Gemstones are a key economic resource for the Burmese military regime that is violently repressing pro-democracy protests in the …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE APRIL 8, 2021 The Burmese military regime has ignored the will of the people of Burma to restore the country’s path toward democracy and has continued to commit lethal attacks against protesters in addition to random attacks on bystanders. This includes security forces’ brutal actions on March …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE APRIL 8, 2021 On behalf of the United States of America, I extend best wishes and heartfelt concern to the people of Burma for Burma’s New Year, Thingyan. Thingyan is a time of rebirth and renewal. At this time of crisis, the United States sincerely hopes the …
Read More» The following is a joint statement of the Chiefs of Defense of Australia, Canada, Germany, Greece, Italy, Japan, the Kingdom of Denmark, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America. As Chiefs of Defense, we condemn the use of lethal force against unarmed …
Read More» March 27, 2021 On Myanmar’s Armed Forces Day, security forces are murdering unarmed civilians, including children, the very people they swore to protect. This bloodshed is horrifying. These are not the actions of a professional military or police force. Myanmar’s people have spoken clearly: they do not want to live under military rule. We call for an immediate end to the violence …
Read More» March 25, 2021 WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated two military holding companies, Myanma Economic Holdings Public Company Limited (MEHL) and Myanmar Economic Corporation Limited (MEC). The Burmese military controls significant segments of the country’s economy through these holding firms, which enjoy a privileged position …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE March 25, 2021 Members of the Burmese military have taken increasingly disturbing actions aimed at their own citizens since February 1. In response to the military’s refusal to disavow the coup and continuing violence against peaceful protestors, today the United States is taking its most significant action …
Read More» United States Targets Burmese Military Forces for Repression of Pro-Democracy Protests March 22, 2021 WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned two individuals and two entities connected to the Burmese military and its violent repression of pro-democracy protests. Treasury took these actions in response to …
Read More» Designating Officials and Military Units in Response to Escalating Violence in Burma PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MARCH 22, 2021 Since the military coup last month, the people of Burma have voiced their aspirations for a return to democratic governance, peace, and rule of law. The United States, together with our allies and partners, has stood with them. …
Read More» March 19, 2021 The brutal violence against unarmed civilians by the security forces in Hlaing Tharyar and elsewhere in Myanmar, often under the cover of darkness, is immoral and indefensible. We call on Myanmar’s military to cease all violence against people of Myanmar, release all detainees, lift martial law and the nationwide state of emergency, …
Read More» MARCH 12, 2021 1. We have convened to reaffirm our commitment to quadrilateral cooperation between Australia, India, Japan, and the United States. We bring diverse perspectives and are united in a shared vision for the free and open Indo-Pacific. We strive for a region that is free, open, inclusive, healthy, anchored by democratic values, and unconstrained by coercion. We recall that …
Read More» WASHINGTON—Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas is designating Burma for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months. This new designation of Burma for TPS enables Burmese nationals (and individuals without nationality who last habitually resided in Burma) currently residing in the United States to file initial applications for TPS, so long as they meet …
Read More» PRESS RELEASE March 10, 2021 WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned the two adult children of the commander-in-chief of the Burmese military forces, Min Aung Hlaing, who is the leading actor in the overthrow of Burma’s democratically elected government, as well as six companies of his …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MARCH 10, 2021 For the past five weeks, the people of Burma have taken to the streets to protest peacefully and voice their aspirations for a return to democracy and the rule of law. In response, Burmese security forces – at the behest of military leaders – …
Read More» Ambassador Thomas Vajda spoke to the Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Myanmar Armed Forces Vice Senior General Soe Win on March 5 to urge the immediate cessation of all violence against demonstrators, which has already left at least 49 people dead.
Read More» Statement by National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Violence Against Peaceful Demonstrations in Burma FEBRUARY 28, 2021 The United States is alarmed by the Burmese security forces’ violence against peaceful protestors. The killings today represent an escalation of the ongoing crackdown on pro-democracy protestors since the February 1 coup. I offer my heartfelt condolences to the families of the …
Read More» PRESS RELEASE February 22, 2021 WASHINGTON, DC Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned two individuals connected to the military apparatus responsible for the coup in Burma. Treasury took these actions in response to the Burmese security forces’ killing of peaceful protestors, and Treasury imposed the sanctions under …
Read More» MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON FEBRUARY 23, 2021 The text of the following statement was released by the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union. Begin Text: We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE FEBRUARY 22, 2021 The United States stands in solidarity with the people of Burma who came out across the country with courage and determination today to reject the military coup and voice their aspirations for a return to democratic governance, peace, and rule of law. We condemn …
Read More» Update: Australia and New Zealand joined this Joint Statement from Ambassadors, issued on February 14. PRESS STATEMENT AMBASSADORS TO MYANMAR FEBRUARY 14, 2021 We call on security forces to refrain from violence against demonstrators and civilians, who are protesting the overthrow of their legitimate government. We unequivocally condemn the detention and ongoing arrests of political …
Read More» Statement by USAID Acting Administrator Gloria Steele For Immediate Release Thursday, February 11, 2021 Office of Press Relations press@usaid.gov USAID has stood shoulder to shoulder with the people of Burma for decades in their struggle for peace, democracy, and freedom. They deserve nothing less. President Biden has described the Burmese military’s February 1, 2021 coup as …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE FEBRUARY 11, 2021 On February 1, prior to the scheduled seating of Burma’s newly elected Parliament, the Burmese military detained a broad cross-section of civilian government leadership, including State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and President Win Myint, civil society leaders, journalists, and human right activists. We …
Read More» January 29, 2021 Joint Statement by Diplomatic Missions in Myanmar We affirm our support for Myanmar’s democratic transition and efforts to promote peace, human rights, and development in the country. We look forward to the peaceful convening of the Parliament on February 1 and the election of the President and speakers. Once again, we …
Read More» FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 19, 2021 New U.S. Ambassador Presents Credentials to President U Win Myint Yangon — U.S. Ambassador Thomas Vajda presented his credentials to President U Win Myint at the Presidential Palace in Nay Pyi Taw today. Ambassador Vajda underscored the United States’ commitment to work with the government and people of …
Read More» FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 6, 2021 USAID Launches New Tuberculosis Project in Yangon Region Yangon – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Director in Myanmar, Ms. Aler Grubbs, introduced the new USAID Local Action Toward Tuberculosis-Free Myanmar project to the Yangon Regional Health Department, development partners and local civil society organizations. …
Read More» FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 17, 2020 U.S. Presents Research on Domestic Market Opportunities for Myanmar Agricultural Products YANGON — The U.S. Government’s Feed the Future Burma Agriculture and Food Systems Development Activity shared an analysis of the food preferences of over 700 consumers in Myanmar on December 17. The analysts made practical recommendations for …
Read More» OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON READOUT October 27, 2020 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus: Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs David Hale spoke today with Burmese State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi to reaffirm American support for democratic reforms and humanitarian relief efforts in Burma and a credible, transparent, and inclusive national …
Read More» U.S. Delegation to Visit Indonesia, Vietnam, and Myanmar DFC CEO to lead delegation to the Indo-Pacific FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 23, 2020 WASHINGTON – A U.S. government delegation led by U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) Chief Executive Officer Adam Boehler will travel to Indonesia, Vietnam, and Myanmar from October 23 through October 27 to advance economic growth …
Read More» FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 21, 2020 USAID Supports UAGO to Expand Improvements to Ten District Law Offices YANGON — Ms. Aler Grubbs, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Director in Myanmar, joined Dr. Thida Oo, Permanent Secretary for the Union Attorney General’s Office to announce the expansion of the pilot Law Office program …
Read More» FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 15, 2020 USAID Launches New TB Project in Partnership with Local Organization Pyi Gyi Khin Yangon – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Director in Myanmar, Ms. Aler Grubbs, introduced the new USAID Local Action Toward TB-Free Myanmar project to Dr. Thandar Lwin, Deputy Director General for …
Read More» Add a translation in ဗမာစာ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE USAID Fish for Livelihoods Launches Shwe Ngar Mobile Phone App for Fish Farmers Yangon, October 13 – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Director in Myanmar, Ms. Aler Grubbs, launched the newly developed Shwe Ngar (Golden Fish) mobile phone application (app) for fish farmers in a virtual event. U …
Read More» USAID Mission Director Aler Grubbs Remarks at the launch of the Fish for Livelihoods Shwe Ngar App for Fish Farmers 12:00 pm, October 13, 2020 [Remarks as Prepared] Mingalabar, welcome everyone. Thank you for joining us today. We are launching the new Shwe Ngar (shway neh-gar) mobile application today. The Shwe Ngar app will make …
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The Enduring U.S. Commitment to ASEAN PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 America has long been a friend to ASEAN countries. At the ASEAN-U.S. Foreign Ministers’ meeting recently, I reaffirmed U.S. support for ASEAN’s role at the heart of the Indo-Pacific. The ASEAN Outlook for the Indo-Pacific and the …
Read More» FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 26, 2020 U.S. Provides Equipment to UAGO to Support Justice Sector Training YANGON — The United States government transferred $30,000 in teleconferencing equipment during a handover ceremony at the Union Attorney General’s Office in Nay Pyi Taw today. Chargé d’Affaires George Sibley participated in the donation ceremony along with the …
Read More» FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 13, 2020 Fourteen USAID Lincoln Scholars Depart for United States for Master’s Degree Programs Yangon – Fourteen young Myanmar professionals are departing for the United States this month on full scholarships to begin master’s degree studies at American universities. The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Acting Mission Director in …
Read More» FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 29, 2020 U.S. provides PPE to MOHS Yangon Region to support COVID-19 Response YANGON – The U.S. Government is proud to announce $90,000 worth of additional assistance to Myanmar to mitigate or prevent the spread of COVID-19. In addition to the $18.5 million in health and humanitarian funding specifically for COVID-19 in Myanmar from the U.S. Government to date, today Chargé d’Affaires George Sibley oversees …
Read More» FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 22, 2020 Millions of people in Myanmar benefit from U.S. assistance on COVID-19 YANGON — Millions of people in Myanmar have been able to mitigate or prevent the spread of COVID-19 through health and humanitarian assistance from the United States. This U.S. assistance to Myanmar during the COVID-19 pandemic reflects the long-term U.S. …
Read More» FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 10, 2020 The United States Provides $16.5 Million in Assistance to Myanmar to Respond to COVID-19 YANGON – The United States Government is providing an additional $3 million to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in Myanmar, bringing the total U.S. support for COVID-19 response in Myanmar to $16.5 million since …
Read More» FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 17, 2020 United States Assistance for the COVID-19 Response in Myanmar Reaches Nearly $13.5 million The United States is providing an additional $4 million to address the spread of COVID-19 in Myanmar, bringing total U.S. support for COVID-19 response in Myanmar to $13.5 million since February 2020. The U.S. Agency …
Read More» For immediate release May 19, 2020 U.S. Embassy Announces Scholarship and Exchange Opportunities Yangon — The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce that applications for four U.S. government-funded scholarships and exchange programs are now open for the 2021-2022 academic year. These programs include: the Lincoln Scholarship and the Fulbright Foreign Student Scholarship for fully-funded Master’s Degree programs in …
Read More» FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 28, 2020 The United States Provides $7.3 million in Assistance to Respond to COVID-19 in Myanmar Yangon – The United States Government has committed an additional $3.5 million to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in Myanmar, bringing the total U.S. support for COVID-19 response in Myanmar to $7.3 million …
Read More» U.S. Condemns Attack on UN in Rakhine State PRESS STATEMENT MORGAN ORTAGUS, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON APRIL 22, 2020 The United States condemns the April 20 attack on a clearly-marked UN vehicle in Rakhine State, which resulted in the death of one World Health Organization (WHO) employee and the wounding of a health worker. We understand these Burmese …
Read More» U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release APRIL 22, 2020 The United States and ASEAN are Partnering to Defeat COVID-19, Build Long-Term Resilience, and Support Economic Recovery Press Statement MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE APRIL 22, 2020 Members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are enduring strategic …
Read More» U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokeperson For Immediate Release APRIL 13, 2020 Myanmar New Year – Thingyan Festival Press Statement MORGAN ORTAGUS, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I convey our best wishes to the people of Myanmar for the Myanmar New Year, Thingyan. The United States has partnered …
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 6, 2020 U.S. Embassy Statement on Repatriation of U.S. Citizens Today, the U.S. Embassy helped 267 American citizens and residents return home during this time of unprecedented challenges. To those who departed Myanmar on a U.S. government-organized flight, we wish you a safe and healthy return home. Thank you to …
Read More» FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 18, 2020 U.S. Provides Additional Assistance to Myanmar to Respond to Novel Coronavirus COVID-19 YANGON – The U.S. Government has committed $1.8 million to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in Myanmar from the Emergency Reserve Fund for Contagious Infectious Diseases at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). USAID is …
Read More» FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 12, 2020 Ceremony Honors Fallen U.S. Service Members from World War II in Myanmar MANDALAY — Today the United States repatriated the recovered possible human remains of U.S. service members missing from World War II in the Salingyi area of Sagaing Region during a recent recovery mission through the U.S. …
Read More» https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html For Immediate Release March 6, 2020 U.S. Responds to MOHS Request for COVID-19 Assistance NAY PYI TAW — The United States continues its assistance to and partnership with Myanmar in preparation for any potential spread of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Director Teresa McGhie handed over Personal …
Read More» Immediate Release February 16, 2020 Ambassador Congratulates 17 for Earning Lincoln Scholarships for Master’s Degrees in U.S.A. Yangon – Seventeen young leaders from eight states and regions in Myanmar will begin their graduate studies later this year at U.S. universities, thanks to USAID’s Lincoln Scholarship Program, U.S. Ambassador Scot Marciel announced today. “The United States …
Read More» FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 5, 2020 U.S. Ambassador Leads Trade Delegation to Mandalay Mandalay – U.S. Ambassador Scot Marciel led a business delegation with thirteen companies from the United States and the region to Mandalay together with the American Chamber of Commerce in Myanmar (AMCHAM) and the U.S. Commercial Service. The delegation is exploring …
Read More» FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 30, 2020 U.S. Embassy and The Asia Foundation Donate Over 9,000 Books to Lower Myanmar Yangon – In a ceremony at American Center Yangon today, the U.S. Embassy and The Asia Foundation donated over 9,000 books to 139 educational institutions in Myanmar. The Asia Foundation, in partnership with the U.S. …
Read More» January 23, 2020 U.S. Ambassador Visits Nurses and Midwives in Taunggyi Taunggyi – U.S. Ambassador Scot Marciel met hundreds of nursing students, midwives, and skilled birth attendants during a visit to the Midwifery Training School in Taunggyi, which is supported by the U.S. government through the Access to Health Fund. Ambassador Marciel toured the …
Read More» U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release January 2, 2020 Statement by Secretary POMPEO Myanmar’s Independence Day On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I send best wishes to the people of Myanmar on the occasion of your independence day, January 4. The United …
Read More» FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 13, 2019 Contact: Jose Quiroga Email: Jose.Quiroga@asu.edu U.S. Embassy Contact: Aryani Manring Email: USEmbassyRGNPress@state.gov U.S. Sponsors Annual Scientific Symposium for Lower Mekong Countries in Myanmar Yangon – Solving real-world problems takes cross-border collaboration, including by scientists. That’s why over 100 researchers and scientists from the U.S. and the five countries of the …
Read More» Remarks as prepared for Ambassador Scot Marciel at the launch of the USAID Lincoln Scholarship Program, Novotel Hotel, November 26, 2019 Having been in Myanmar for three and a half years, I have met hundreds of inspiring people around the country, each one working hard to build a better future for their communities and country. …
Read More» FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 26, 2019 Ambassador Announces Lincoln Scholarships for Master’s Degrees in U.S.A. Yangon – Nearly 100 Myanmar young leaders from around the country will receive a high quality graduate education at U.S. universities through the new Lincoln Scholarship program announced U.S. Ambassador Scot Marciel today. “The United States wants to see Myanmar succeed. That’s …
Read More» FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 15, 2019 U.S. invites local solutions to address the drug epidemic in Kachin state Myitkyina – U.S. Ambassador to Myanmar Scot Marciel opened a workshop in Myitkyina for local organizations working in Kachin state to reduce drug dependency through treatment, rehabilitation, and prevention activities. “Drug dependency is an issue that we face in the United …
Read More» FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 14, 2019 U.S. promotes inclusive agriculture-led growth in Kachin State Myitkyina – U.S. Ambassador Scot Marciel met with more than 60 members of the Kachin State agriculture sector. They discussed how the new U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Agriculture and Food-Systems Development activity can help overcome constraints that farmers …
Read More» FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 13, 2019 U.S. Embassy and Myanmar Football Federation Highlight Teamwork to Win Against Drugs Yangon, Myanmar – The U.S. Embassy and Myanmar Football Federation are teaming up to host the ‘Community Champions’ sports program. Today, they kicked off the program with an opening ceremony at the National Football Academy. “Sports are …
Read More» For Immediate Release November 8, 2019 Yangon, Myanmar – The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce $300,000 of continued to support for the ongoing conservation efforts at the Shwe Nandaw Kyaung Monastery in Mandalay. This brings the total U.S. investment in the conservation of this important cultural site to $1.1 million. This support is through …
Read More» FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 30, 2019 U.S. Embassy Statement on the Visit of Assistant Secretary Stilwell October 27-30, 2019 Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs David Stilwell reaffirmed the long-term U.S. commitment to support the aspirations of the people of Myanmar for greater peace, prosperity, freedoms, and democracy during his …
Read More» FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 30, 2019 U.S. Supports Regional Forum in Yangon to Promote Food and Nutrition Security in Asia Yangon, Myanmar – Researchers, policymakers, and development partners from the U.S. and the region began a two-day conference in Yangon today. The purpose of the conference is to share knowledge to more rapidly reduce …
Read More» U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release MEDIA NOTE October 24, 2019 Assistant Secretary David R. Stilwell Travels to Japan, Burma, Malaysia, Thailand, Seoul and China Assistant Secretary David R. Stilwell will visit Tokyo, Rangoon, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Seoul, and Beijing, October 24 to November 7. The Assistant Secretary will be …
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 24, 2019 Yangon, Myanmar – The U.S. Embassy congratulates the first-ever graduates from the new Child and Adolescent Psychiatry training program at University of Medicine-1 this week. Ten students completed a seven and a half month course developed by American Fulbright Scholar George Stewart. Dr. Stewart is one of seven Fulbright …
Read More» FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 18, 2019 Yangon – The U.S. Embassy, in collaboration with the social organization Full Stop and 12 Myanmar artists, produced the song “Don’t Give up Hope,” which tells the stories of people struggling with drug dependency. The song promotes the 528 Love social media campaign, which supports healthier communities in Myanmar. …
Read More» FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 8, 2019 U.S. Celebrates Private Sector Growth in Myanmar’s Agriculture Sector Yangon – The United States and Myanmar partners celebrated achievements in Myanmar’s melon, sesame, coffee, ginger, and soybean sectors at the #MarketNext event today. Agriculture is vital to the livelihoods of the majority of people in Myanmar. U.S. Ambassador …
Read More» MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON SEPTEMBER 27, 2019 Assistant Secretary Marie Royce Travels to Thailand and Burma Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs Marie Royce will travel to Thailand and Burma from September 27 to October 4 to attend the 2019 Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Summit, visit an …
Read More» FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 26, 2019 U.S. Supports Melon Farmers Nay Pyi Taw – Watermelon and muskmelon are the flagship export fruits of Myanmar and are the country’s most valuable fruit crops. With U.S. support, the Myanmar Fruit, Flower and Vegetable Producer and Exporter Association (MFVP) melon farmers have improved practices and technologies while …
Read More» FOR IMMEDAIATE RELEASE September 26, 2019 U.S. Supports Rural Farming Communities in Myanmar YANGON – How will Myanmar farmers and their families benefit from the dramatic changes taking place in Myanmar’s rural economy? This was the central question at a day-long workshop that brought together American and Myanmar researchers and Government of Myanmar policy …
Read More» For Immediate release September 13, 2019 Yangon — This week, Sandar Myo, representing the Myanmar Fruit, Flower & Vegetable Producer & Exporter Association (MFVP), joins a group of women — and one man — from 18 countries traveling to the United States as part of the Women’s Global Development and Prosperity (W-GDP) Initiative established by …
Read More» FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 6, 2019 Nay Pyi Taw – A U.S. government program is helping Myanmar’s farmers and their families through improved understanding of the ongoing transformations in the country’s rural economy. Seventy percent of rural households in Myanmar depend on agriculture for nutrition and as a source of income – either directly through …
Read More» FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 20, 2019 Myanmar-Japan-U.S. Forum on Fostering Responsible Investment Yangon, Myanmar – Japan and the United States stand with Myanmar to promote responsible, quality, and ethical investment for the benefit of the people of Myanmar and for the country’s economic development. This was the key message from the “Myanmar-Japan-U.S. Forum on Fostering …
Read More» MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON AUGUST 9, 2019 Assistant Secretary for Economic and Business Affairs Manisha Singh is traveling to Mongolia, Burma, and Laos, August 11-24. The trip is part of the Trump Administration’s ongoing efforts to enhance Indo-Pacific economic engagement. Assistant Secretary Singh will be in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, August 12-16 to meet with …
Read More» FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 12, 2019 Yangon – The U.S. Embassy announced another step to make travel easier between Myanmar and the United States. Myanmar citizens can now apply for a combined B-1/B-2 visa, which allows travel to the U.S. for both business and/or tourism purposes. The single-entry visa is valid for three months and …
Read More» MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON AUGUST 2, 2019 The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Japan. The United States and Japan value transparency, free and fair competition, and the unfettered flow of energy suppliesn the Indo-Pacific region which is vital to the …
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 2, 2019 Yangon — A fully competitive insurance market can improve the lives of Myanmar’s people. At the family level, insurance makes it easier to handle unexpected and potentially catastrophic events. At the Union level, insurance companies can be a source of long-term financing, by investing insurance premiums in government bonds …
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 31, 2019 Nay Pyi Taw — More than one out of every five antimalarial drugs sampled failed the quality control test in 2013, but today more than 93% of the samples tested are legitimate, effective malaria medicines thanks to a partnership between the United States and Myanmar. Today, the U.S. Agency …
Read More» For Immediate Release July 17, 2019 Yangon – Thanks to a partnership with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), local coffee producers have entered the multi-billion dollar international specialty coffee market and are now providing locally-produced world class coffee to more consumers in Myanmar and to export markets, including in the United States. Today USAID …
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For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY POMPEO July 16, 2019 Today, the Department of State is publicly designating the following individuals and their immediate family members for the named individuals’ responsibility for gross human rights violations, including in extrajudicial killings in northern Rakhine State, Burma, during the ethnic cleansing of Rohingya: Commander-in-Chief Min Aung Hlaing …
Read More» FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 9, 2019 Nay Pyi Taw – On behalf of Union Minister of Health and Sports H.E. Dr. Myint Htwe, Dr. Thandar Lwin, Deputy Director General for Disease Control and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Director Teresa McGhie spoke of significant milestones towards ending the tuberculosis (TB) epidemic in Myanmar and fulfilling …
Read More» FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 5, 2019 New Analyses from the Myanmar Demographic and Health Survey Released to Inform Scale-up of Health Services Yangon – Professor Dr. Zaw Than Htun, Director General of Medical Research, Ministry of Health and Sports and Teresa McGhie, Mission Director, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) opened a day-long session during …
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 3, 2019 Yangon – The United States is proud to support the opening of a new school addition in the Basic Education High School Thanatpin in East Bago. Deputy Chief of Mission George Sibley participated in the school opening on June 1 together with school officials. The Thanatpin community, a Peace …
Read More» FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 31, 2019 Yangon – The U.S. Embassy is hosting the Yangon Federalism Symposium at American Center Yangon May 30-June 1. This Symposium is the fourth forum of its kind which brings together members of government, military, ethnic organizations, political leaders, and civil society to explore what a federalist system could look …
Read More» FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 16, 2019 Yangon – Thanks to significant U.S. efforts, Myanmar is making major progress toward its goal of eliminating malaria in the country by 2030. In just six years, the number of reported malaria cases has dropped by 86 percent nationwide. In 2012, when U.S. support began under the President’s Malaria …
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 10, 2019 MANDALAY – In a ceremony at Jefferson Center Mandalay today, the U.S. Embassy and The Asia Foundation donated more than 6,300 books to nearly 140 educational institutions in Upper Myanmar. Together with the donation to Lower Myanmar institutions in April, today’s event brings the total number of books donated …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy welcomes the release of reporters Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo. We are glad they can return to their families. သတင္းေထာက္ ကုိဝလုံးႏွင့္ ကုိေက်ာ္စုိးဦးတုိ႔ လႊတ္ေျမာက္လာျခင္းအတြက္ အေမရိကန္သံရုံးက ႀကိဳဆုိပါသည္။ ၎တုိ႔၏ မိသားစုမ်ားထံ ျပန္သြားႏုိင္ၿပီ ျဖစ္သည့္အတြက္ ဝမ္းေျမာက္ရပါသည္။
Read More» U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release April 25, 2019 Under Secretary for Political Affairs David Hale will travel to Indonesia, Thailand, Burma, and Japan from April 29 to May 6, 2019. On April 29, Under Secretary Hale will be in Jakarta to meet with government of Indonesia counterparts, as well …
Read More» FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 26, 2019 Yangon, Myanmar – In a ceremony at American Center Yangon today, the U.S. Embassy and The Asia Foundation donated nearly 10,000 books to 131 educational institutions in Myanmar. The Asia Foundation, in partnership with the U.S. Embassy and the Myanmar National Library, have been donating new, high-quality, English-language educational …
Read More» The Supreme Court’s ruling in Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo’s case is deeply disappointing. These convictions, like the recent detention of filmmaker Min Htin Ko Ko Gyi and of the Peacock Generation Thangyat troupe, and the recent charges brought against editor U Ye Ni and other journalists, point to an increasing intolerance for free …
Read More» Press Statement Morgan Ortagus Department Spokesperson Washington, DC April 11, 2019 On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I wish the people of Myanmar a wonderful Thingyan holiday. As people join together to celebrate Thingyan, we are reminded of the richness and beauty of this annual tradition. This joyful time of …
Read More» FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 10, 2019 Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar – Today Ambassador Scot Marciel joined Minister for International Cooperation U Kyaw Tin for the official groundbreaking ceremony for the U.S. Embassy Liaison Office in Nay Pyi Taw. The office will serve as the permanent U.S. Government presence in Nay Pyi Taw and will facilitate …
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 5, 2019 YANGON — Today, U.S. Ambassador Scot Marciel swore in 32 new Peace Corps Volunteers, nearly doubling the total number of Peace Corps Volunteers in Myanmar. The Volunteers sworn in at the ceremony at the Summit Parkview Hotel will serve for two years, teaching English at basic education middle and …
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 3, 2019 April 3, 2019 YANGON, Myanmar – The Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), the U.S. Government’s development finance institution, today committed $8 million to Proximity Finance to support expanded micro lending to rural borrowers, primarily smallholder farmers, in Myanmar. OPIC Chief of Staff Eric Jones and Proximity Designs CEO Jim …
Read More» FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 3, 2019 YANGON — The U.S. Peace Corps is strengthening its commitment to Myanmar by increasing the number of Peace Corps Volunteers who will serve Myanmar communities. On April 5, 32 new Peace Corps Volunteers will be sworn in at a ceremony at the Summit Parkview Hotel in Yangon. The Volunteers …
Read More» FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 2, 2019 The United States is deeply concerned about the harm to civilians of the ongoing conflict in Rakhine and Chin States between the Arakan Army and the Myanmar military. We call on all parties to renew their efforts to end the fighting and work toward a peaceful resolution of the …
Read More» FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 21, 2019 The four-day event builds the ASEAN ecosystem to combat disinformation in all 10 ASEAN member states and Timor Leste. YANGON – Fifty young people between the ages of 22-33 representing Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor Leste, and Vietnam are participating together with U.S. …
Read More» FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 18, 2019 YANGON – The U.S. Embassy is proud to announce the two recipients of the annual U.S. Embassy Women of Change Award. U.S. Ambassador Scot Marciel will present the awards today in a ceremony for friends, family, and colleagues of the recipients. The U.S. Embassy’s Women of Change award recognizes …
Read More» FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 14, 2019 NAY PYI TAW – U.S.-based agricultural experts are in Myanmar this week working with the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Irrigation (MOALI) and farming communities to mitigate the spread of a new agricultural pest called Fall Armyworm, which has the potential to dramatically reduce maize crop production in Myanmar. …
Read More» FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 12, 2019 MANDALAY — Today the United States will repatriate the recovered possible human remains of U.S. service members missing from World War II in the Salingyi area of Sagaing Region during a recent recovery mission through the U.S. Department of Defense’s agency the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA). These remains …
Read More» PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 11, 2019 MANDALAY – From Monday, March 11 to Wednesday, March 13, 2019, the U.S. Embassy’s “Mandalay Road Show” will highlight and strengthen relations between the United States and Myanmar’s “second city.” Over the next three days, representatives from the U.S. Embassy will be in Mandalay to inaugurate the first …
Read More» FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 7, 2019 Yangon – Today, March 7, Secretary of State Pompeo is hosting the 13th Annual International Women of Courage (IWOC) Award at the U.S. Department of State to honor 10 extraordinary women from around the world. First Lady of the United States Melania Trump will deliver special remarks at the …
Read More» FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 6, 2019 YANGON – On March 6, U.S. Ambassador to Myanmar Scot Marciel and USAID Mission Director Teresa McGhie hosted an event celebrating women’s contributions to peace in Myanmar through the presentation of the “Women Contributing to Peace” mapping project. Civil society organizations, peace process stakeholders, political leaders, members of the …
Read More» FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 1, 2019 YANGON — Today the United States provided equipment to the Myanmar Police Force’s Drug Enforcement Division (DED) to assist in the disruption of drug trafficking, which affects communities across Myanmar and the region. The official equipment transfer ceremony took place at the DED Yangon Drug Crime Center. DED and …
Read More» USAID Launches Programs Worth $72 Million to Strengthen Civil Society, the Media, and Local Communities January 31, 2019 YANGON – The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is funding two new projects that will last up to five years with a combined budget of nearly $72 million (MMK 108 billion) to support Myanmar’s democratic transition. These …
Read More» USAID Commits $6 Million to Address HIV and Drug Epidemics in Kachin State December 14, 2018 YANGON – USAID will provide $6 million over five years to support locally-driven efforts to address the effects of the drug epidemic in Myanmar’s Kachin State, a key driver of the high rate of HIV infections in the state and …
Read More» December 4, 2018 Yangon, Myanmar – This week from Wednesday, December 5 to Friday, December 7, American Center Yangon is hosting a two-and-a-half day event to increase media literacy in Myanmar. “TechCamp Myanmar: Media Literacy for the Next Generation” will bring together over 50 journalists, educators and civil-society activists from across the country to strengthen …
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November 28, 2018 Donation of Historic Photo of Chaukhtatgyi Pagoda Yangon, Myanmar — On Tuesday, November 27, 2018 U.S. Ambassador Mr. Scot Marciel visited the Chaukhtatgyi Buddha Temple in Yangon to donate a historical photograph of the site taken in 1958. The color photograph was taken in 1958 by U.S. citizen, Ms. Hazel M. …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Statement: Visit of Deputy Assistant Secretary Richard Albright to Myanmar November 3-10 November 9, 2018 U.S. Ambassador Scot Marciel and Deputy Chief of Mission George Sibley accompanied Richard Albright, the U.S. State Department Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration who is responsible for humanitarian assistance programs in Asia, …
Read More» U.S. EMBASSY AND THE ASIA FOUNDATION HOST BOOK DONATION CEREMONY AT JEFFERSON CENTER MANDALAY November 6, 2018 Mandalay, Myanmar — Today the U.S. Embassy and The Asia Foundation donated 10,527 books at a ceremony at Jefferson Center Mandalay to benefit institutions in Upper Myanmar, bringing the total number of books donated by the U.S. Embassy and …
Read More» Effective November 5, 2018 the consular drop-box at the U.S. Embassy will close, and visa applicants will no longer need to drop off application materials in advance of their appointments. As of November 5, applicants can present all documents on the day of the scheduled interview. This is part of our efforts to improve customer service to …
Read More» U.S. EMBASSY HOSTS SOCCER TRAINING FOR KIDS November 2, 2018 YANGON, MYANMAR – Ambassador Scot Marciel attended the second day of soccer training for children at Kyaikkasan’s Track & Field pitch today. The soccer training is part of a week-long program that promotes gender equality and leadership through sports. More than 100 children aged 7 to 18, …
Read More» U.S. EMBASSY AND THE ASIA FOUNDATION HOST BOOK DONATION CEREMONY AT AMERICAN CENTER YANGON November 1, 2018 Yangon, Myanmar — Today the U.S. Embassy and The Asia Foundation donated 11,428 books at a ceremony at the new American Center Yangon to benefit institutions in Lower Myanmar. Today’s donations benefit 120 educational institutions in Yangon, Ayeyarwaddy, Bago, …
Read More» PHOTOJOURNALISTS TRAINED BY NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SHOWCASE DIVERSITY IN MANDALAY October 18, 2018 Mandalay, MYANMAR – Twenty-one youth from across Myanmar, representing all seven major ethnic groups, participated in National Geographic Photo Camp Myanmar August 26- 31, 2018 in Mandalay, with support from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The photo camp is a partnership between the …
Read More» Message for U.S. Citizens: Voting in 2018 Elections 16 August 2018 THE EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN RANGOON IS TRANSMITTING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION THROUGH THE AMERICAN LIAISON NETWORK AS A PUBLIC SERVICE TO U.S. CITIZENS IN BURMA. PLEASE DISSEMINATE THIS MESSAGE TO ALL U.S. CITIZENS IN YOUR ORGANIZATION OR NEIGHBORHOOD. Your Vote Counts! Did you know …
Read More» Alert – U. S. Embassy Rangoon, Burma (July 25, 2018) Location: Burma Event: The Embassy of the United States of America in Rangoon has updated our travel advisory for Burma. Changes from our previous travel advisory include updated advice for travelers to Muse, Mogaung, and Hsipaw townships. The advisory can be found at this link: …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Statement on Signing of the Tripartite MOU June 6, 2018 We welcome the signing today of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of Myanmar, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). We hope implementation of the MOU will help create the conditions for the voluntary, …
Read More» UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Office of Press Relations For Immediate Release May 21, 2018 READOUT USAID ADMINISTRATOR MARK GREEN ‘S VISIT TO RAKHINE STATE IN BURMA The following is attributable to Spokesperson Clayton M. McCleskey: This weekend, USAID Administrator Mark Green visited Rakhine State in Burma, where he saw first-hand the alarming reality …
Read More» UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Office of Press Relations For Immediate Release May 18, 2018 REMARKS U.S. Agency for International Development Administrator Mark Green’s Remarks Following His Meeting with Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi Ministry of Foreign Affairs Naypyidaw, Burma May 18, 2018 ADMINISTRATOR GREEN: We had the chance to talk about …
Read More» UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Office of Press Relations For Immediate Release May 18, 2018 READOUT USAID ADMINISTRATOR MARK GREEN MEETING’S WITH HER EXCELLENCY DAW AUNG SAN SUU KYI, STATE COUNSELLOR AND UNION MINISTER FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF BURMA The following is attributable to Spokesperson Clayton M. McCleskey: U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) …
Read More» UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Office of Press Relations For Immediate Release May 19, 2018 REMARKS U.S. Agency for International Development Administrator Mark Green’s Remarks at Myanmar Civil Society Summit Lotte Hotel Rangoon, Burma May 19, 2018 ADMINISTRATOR GREEN: Good morning, everyone. It’s good to be here with all of you. Thank you, Teresa, …
Read More» STATEMENT BY ACTING SECRETARY SULLIVAN Myanmar Thingyan Festival April 11, 2018 On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I send best wishes for the celebration of the Thingyan holiday on April 13, 2018. As a tradition reflecting the shared heritage of many cultures across South and Southeast Asia, Thingyan provides an …
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Peace Corps Triples Number of Volunteers Serving in Myanmar Yangon, Myanmar April 6, 2018 – The U.S. Peace Corps is tripling the number of Peace Corps Volunteers who will serve communities in Myanmar. Today, 31 new Peace Corps Volunteers were sworn in at a ceremony at Karaweik Palace at Kandawgyi Lake. The Volunteers will serve …
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For Immediate Release Yangon, Myanmar – Ambassador Scot Marciel congratulated three recipients of the annual U.S. Embassy Women of Change Award today. This award recognizes women whose work advances the rights of all people in Myanmar and demonstrates the U.S. commitment to the role of women in public life in this country. “The United States …
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 21, 2018 New American Center Yangon Opens to Deepen U.S.-Myanmar Ties Yangon, Myanmar – Seventy years after the U.S. Information Service Library first opened in a former British bank building downtown, a newly-built American Center Yangon opened its doors today at the corner of Inya Road and University Avenue. The new …
Read More» February 13, 2018 PRESS RELEASE U.S. Embassy Statement on NCA Signing We welcome the signing today by two additional ethnic armed groups, the New Mon State Party and the Lahu Democratic Union, of the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement. We recognize that this is but one of the many steps on a long road to sustainable peace. …
Read More» January 10, 2018 We are disappointed by today’s decision to pursue charges against Reuters reporters Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo under the Official Secrets Act. For democracy to succeed and flourish, journalists must be able to do their jobs. We call for their immediate release.
Read More» For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY TILLERSON November 22, 2017 Efforts to Address Burma’s Rakhine State Crisis I visited Naypyitaw, Burma on November 15, where I met separately with State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing. I reaffirmed the United States’ strong commitment …
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson Official For Immediate Release REMARKS November 15, 2017 Secretary of State Rex Tillerson And Burmese State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi At a Joint Press Availability November 15, 2017 Ministry of Foreign Affairs Naypyidaw, Burma MODERATOR: Good afternoon excellencies, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you all for coming …
Read More» U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson _____________________________________________________________________________ For Immediate Release FACT SHEET November 15, 2017 UNITED STATES ASSISTANCE TO BURMA The United States supports a peaceful, prosperous, and democratic Burma that respects the human rights of all its people. We are working to immediately address the human rights and humanitarian crisis in Rakhine …
Read More» STATEMENT ON THE DIPLOMATIC TRIP TO NORTHERN RAKHINE ON 2 OCTOBER 2017 At the invitation of the Myanmar Government, we visited Northern Rakhine today. We went to a number of villages in Maungdaw and Rathedaung districts and met a mixture of local communities. This initiative by the Government of Myanmar allowed us to show support …
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For Immediate Release August 22, 2017 Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar – Ambassador Scot Marciel and Acting Police Chief Police Brigadier General Aung Win Oo signed an agreement on providing law enforcement, counternarcotics and rule of law assistance to the Government of Myanmar. This agreement furthers the U.S.-Myanmar Partnership, and shows the U.S. commitment to working together …
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May 24, 2017 Yangon, Myanmar — Peace Corps strengthens its commitment of service to the people of Myanmar with the swearing-in ceremony of a new group of 15 Peace Corps Volunteers in Yangon on May 26, 2017. This is the second group of Volunteers to serve in Myanmar. The Volunteers have successfully completed a ten-week pre-service training …
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Press Statement Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Washington, DC April 12, 2017 On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, best wishes to the people of Myanmar as you gather with your families and friends to celebrate Thingyan. Thingyan is an appropriate time to reflect on the momentous changes Myanmar has …
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USNS Fall River Makes Goodwill Visit to Myanmar From Task Force 73 Public Affairs Yangon, Myanmar (NNS) – The United States Navy expeditionary fast transport ship USNS Fall River (T-EPF-4) will make a goodwill port visit to Yangon, Myanmar March 21-25 to enhance friendship and cultural exchange between U.S. service members and the people of …
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For Immediate Release March 15, 2017 This week marks an exciting moment of transition in the United States’ partnership with the Myanmar people, as the first group of American Peace Corps Volunteers English teachers in Myanmar completes their service and the second group of Volunteers arrives. On Tuesday, March 14, the first group of six Peace …
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The American Center Rangoon, currently located on Taw Win Road in Dagon Township, is unveiling a new logo in advance of the upcoming opening of the new “American Center Yangon,” at the corner of University Avenue and Pyay Road. The current Center will move to the new location in late 2017. The new logo and …
Read More» The United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Office of Food for Peace approved a new contribution of $5 million to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to assist people impacted by ongoing or recent conflict. This contribution will support life-saving food assistance for 172,000 people in Kachin, Shan and Rakhine in need of …
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January 13, 2017 Yangon, Myanmar – To ring in the New Year, U.S. Ambassador Marciel welcomed partners from the Myanmar and United States agricultural sectors to his home on January 12 to recognize the achievements attained through bilateral engagements between the two countries. More than 50 representatives from the Myanmar government and business sector, including …
Read More» Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC December 30, 2016 On behalf of President Barack Obama and the American people, I send warmest wishes to the people of Myanmar on the occasion of your independence day on January 4. The past year has been a historic one for Myanmar, as your first civilian-led, …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy is deeply concerned by the escalating violence in Kachin and Shan State and reports of abuses against civilians. We continue to call for restraint from all sides and urge immediate, unfettered humanitarian access to all those affected by conflict throughout the country. Continued conflict undermines the trust necessary to achieve a durable …
Read More» Statement by the Diplomatic Missions of Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Ireland, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Turkey and the United States on Humanitarian Access to northern part of Rakhine State December 9, 2016 As friends of Myanmar, we are deeply concerned by the humanitarian situation in northern part of Rakhine State. …
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Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC November 15, 2016 Following the announcement of the formation of the U.S.— Myanmar Partnership by President Obama and State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi during her visit to the United States in September, an interagency delegation from Washington, including officials from the Departments of State, …
Read More» Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC November 13, 2016 Assistant Secretary of State for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) William R. Brownfield will travel to the Philippines, Burma, and China November 13-22. In the first two countries he will seek to strengthen U.S. support for just and fair institutions that …
Read More» U.S. TREASURY DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS October 7, 2016 TREASURY IMPLEMENTS TERMINATION OF BURMA SANCTIONS PROGRAM WASHINGTON – Today, President Obama signed an Executive Order terminating the national emergency with respect to Burma, revoking the Burma sanctions Executive Orders, and waiving other statutory blocking and financial sanctions on Burma. As a result, the economic and …
Read More» Joint Statement 2nd Stakeholders Forum on Labour Law Reform and Institutional Capacity Building Yangon, 30 September 2016 The Republic of the Union of Myanmar, Denmark, Japan, the United States of America, the European Union, and the International Labour Organization (ILO) convened the second Stakeholders’ Forum of the Initiative to Promote Fundamental Labour Rights and …
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August 31, 2016 U.S. Embassy Statement on Opening Ceremony of Union Peace Conference – 21st Century Panglong The United States welcomes the opening ceremony on August 31of the “Union Peace Conference – 21st Century Panglong” and commends all participants for their willingness to engage in an inclusive dialogue for national reconciliation and unity. This …
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NAYPYITAW, Myanmar – On Thursday, August 25, USAID announced the award of the new Defeat Malaria program. This five-year, $32 million program for Myanmar is made possible under the U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI). Defeat Malaria and U.S. support and technical assistance under PMI shows the U.S. government’s continued commitment to the fight against malaria. This …
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Contact: FAS Public Affairs (202) 720-7115 U.S. Department of Agriculture Expands Presence and Engagement in Myanmar YANGON, MYANMAR, August 8, 2016 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) is expanding its activities and services in Myanmar with the opening of a new office in Yangon. “The opening of the FAS office …
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Treasury Amends Burmese Sanctions Regulations, Identifies Blocked Companies Owned By Designated Persons, And Delists Several Burmese State-Owned Entities 5/17/2016 Regulatory Amendments Support Burma’s Political Reforms and Economic Growth; Designations and Delistings Provide Information to Facilitate Sanctions Compliance and Support Broader U.S. Foreign Policy Goals WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office …
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Press Statement John Kirby Assistant Secretary and Department Spokesperson, Bureau of Public Affairs Washington, DC May 13, 2016 U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will travel to Saudi Arabia, Austria, Belgium, Burma, and Vietnam from May 14 to May 26. On May 15-16, the Secretary will travel to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, for meetings with Saudi government …
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The U.S. Embassy is deeply concerned about recent events in Rakhine State. We were saddened by the news about those who tragically lost their lives after a boat capsized near Thae Chaung in Sittwe Township on April 19 and we extend our condolences to the families of the victims, who local reports state were from …
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Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC April 11, 2016 On behalf of President Obama and the American people, please accept my warmest wishes and regards on the occasion of Thingyan and the New Year. Thingyan is a time to celebrate the opportunities a new year brings. In the new year and …
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President Obama spoke by phone today with Daw Aung San Suu Kyi to offer his congratulations on Burma’s historic democratic transfer of power to a civilian-led government. The President commended Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s determined efforts, over the course of many years and at great personal cost, to achieve a peaceful transfer of power …
Read More» I congratulate U Htin Kyaw on his inauguration today as president of Burma, and look forward to working with him and the new government. U Htin Kyaw’s inauguration represents a historic milestone in the country’s transition to a democratically elected, civilian-led government. This extraordinary moment in Burma’s history is a testament to its people, institutions, …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy is deeply concerned about ongoing clashes in Shan State involving the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA), the Restoration Council of Shan State (RCSS), and the military. We are particularly concerned by alleged human rights violations targeting ethnic Shan and Palaung communities. Civilian protection as well as unhindered access for all humanitarian organizations …
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Joint Statement of the U.S.-ASEAN Special Leaders’ Summit: Sunnylands Declaration Sunnylands, California February 15-16, 2016 We the Heads of State/Government of the Member States of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the United States of America gathered in Sunnylands, California, on February 15-16, 2016, for a Special Leaders Summit. This Special U.S.-ASEAN Leaders …
Read More» The United States today began implementing changes under the Visa Waiver Program Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act of 2015 (the Act). U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) welcomes more than a million passengers arriving to the United States every day and is committed to facilitating legitimate travel while maintaining the highest standards of security …
Read More» Jakarta, Indonesia – The U.S. Government plans to contribute approximately $225,000 in emergency victim assistance funds to help support the efforts by the Government of Indonesia and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to rescue hundreds of Burmese, Cambodian, Lao, and Thai fishermen who are victims of forced labor and stranded in Eastern Indonesia. This is in …
Read More» We welcome news that the Union Government and ethnic armed groups have signed a joint declaration stating that they have finalized a draft nationwide ceasefire agreement. A nationwide ceasefire agreement would mark a potentially historic step towards achieving peace and national reconciliation, which has eluded the country for decades. Read More
Read More» U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees, and Migration Anne C. Richard traveled to Rakhine State, Myanmar, January 16-19, 2015, visiting the state capital, Sittwe, conflict-affected villages in Maungdaw Township and internally displaced persons (IDP) camps in Sittwe. During the visit, she held discussions with state, district and township officials, Rakhine and Rohingya community …
Read More» Myanmar and the United States held the second Myanmar-U.S. Human Rights Dialogue in Nay Pyi Taw January 14-15 to discuss and exchange best practices in the field of human rights of both parties, and also on ongoing efforts to further promote and protect human rights in Myanmar. Read More
Read More» The Council is an industry-led initiative to maximize the ways in which technology can support Myanmar’s national development. The Council will help advance policies and programs in cooperation with a broad range of relevant stakeholders in civil society, the national ICT industry and government. As Myanmar continues its transition, the accumulated experience and world-class products …
Read More» Delegates from around the world came together 66 years ago amid the rubble of World War II to sign the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, articulating fundamental civil and political rights of all people, and reminding each of us of our responsibility to respect those rights. This past September, I was reminded of the power and …
Read More» Yangon – “Today marks the 26th anniversary of a tragic day in the modern history of this country, a day of bloodshed and sacrifice for those who marched for change. Last year, members of the current government joined those who marched, and families who lost their loved ones that day, in a remarkable ceremony dedicated …
Read More» Today, over 60 judges from union, regional and district levels along with officials from related government ministries gathered in Nay Pyi Taw to learn from U.S. legal experts about international practices used by courts to protect Intellectual Property Rights (IPR). At a three-day workshop organized by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in …
Read More» Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Tom Malinowski led an interagency delegation to Burma comprising senior officials from the Departments of State, Defense, and Treasury, and the National Security Council staff June 22-28. The delegation held discussions with senior Union Government, military, and parliamentary officials including Minister of Foreign Affairs U …
Read More» Reaffirming the U.S. commitment to the bilateral relationship, Ambassador Mitchell invited community leaders, government officials, academics, and civil society actors to celebrate the United States’ Independence Day at the Jefferson Center on June 21. The Jefferson Center boasts 5,000 members and provides information resources, educational programs, and networking opportunities for the Mandalay community and others. …
Read More» The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Ministry of Construction signed a letter of agreement on May 27 to improve the safety of the Yangon-Mandalay Highway. The highway is the main ground route from Yangon to Nay Pyi Taw, through the center of the country. U.S. architecture and engineering experts will train …
Read More» Today at a signing ceremony attended by U.S. Ambassador Derek J. Mitchell and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Director Chris Milligan, Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) announced that the company is partnering with USAID to invest in the social and economic growth. By producing its products from two factories in Yangon, Gap Inc. becomes …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy would like to convey the following information to Diversity Visa registrants who have been selected for the Diversity Visa 2015 (DV-2015) program. DV-2015 program selection results became available on May 1, and DV-2015 registrants may view their selection notification online at the Entrant Status Check (ESC) website, http://www.dvlottery.state.gov. Read More
Read More» Yangon – During her May 7-10 visit to Yangon, Naypyitaw, Meikhtila, and Mandalay, Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Sarah Sewall met with senior government officials, including Vice President Nyan Tun, Commander-in-Chief Min Aung Hlaing, Presidential Ministers U Soe Thein and U Aung Min, Minister of Foreign Affairs Wunna Maung …
Read More» Yangon – Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Richard Stengel visited April 28-29 where he met with senior Union Government officials in Naypyitaw, including Foreign Minister Wunna Maung Lwin, Minister of Information Aung Kyi, and Minister of Culture Aye Myint Kyu, to discuss the bilateral relationship, press freedom, and cultural exchanges. …
Read More» Yangon – Today, U.S. Ambassador Derek Mitchell released the followed statement on the death of U Win Tin. “It was with great sadness that I learned of my friend U Win Tin’s passing this morning. As newspaper editor, author, poet, and for nearly two decades, political prisoner, U Win Tin was a man of rare …
Read More» Yangon – Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel Russel visited Myanmar April 9 – 10 to meet with senior Union Government officials in Naypyitaw and Yangon, including President Thein Sein, Foreign Minister Wunna Maung Lwin, Information Minister Aung Kyi, and Deputy Minister for Border Affairs Maung Maung Ohn, as well …
Read More» Yangon – Patricia Loui, Member of the Board of Directors of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank), discussed enhanced economic engagement in meetings with Union Government officials, U.S. business representatives, and local business leaders during a March 25-28 visit to Yangon and Naypyitaw. This visit follows Ex-Im Bank’s February 6 announcement that …
Read More» Yangon – We are deeply concerned by mob violence in Sittwe over the past day targeting international NGOs that has resulted in the destruction of property and the emergency relocation of international aid workers, including at least three Americans, to safe havens. Despite some efforts by local authorities to ensure the security of humanitarian workers, …
Read More» Yangon – The U.S. State Department’s Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Wendy Sherman reinforced the U.S. rebalance to the Asian Pacific region, and in particular Southeast Asia, during her March 6-7 visit to Yangon and Naypyitaw. She discussed bilateral cooperation in support of further democratic and economic reforms in meetings with ethnic and …
Read More» YANGON – Dr. Rajiv Shah, Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), yesterday called for broad-ranging partnerships to boost the country’s agricultural development. Shah made these remarks during a keynote address delivered at the Yangon headquarters of the Livelihoods and Food Security (LIFT) Multi-Donor Trust Fund – a fund to which USAID …
Read More» YANGON– Today the Yangon Institute of Economics (YECO) launched the first of several new “entrepreneurship” centers. The HP Learning Initiative for Entrepreneurship Center (HP LIFE) is part of a program aimed at helping Myanmar cultivate small businesses and support the country’s future business leaders. Read More
Read More» Today, U.S. Ambassador Derek Mitchell and Union Deputy Minister of Culture U Than Swe hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Shwe Nan-Daw Monastery (Shwe Kyaung) in Mandalay to formally commence a historic preservation partnership between the U.S. Embassy and the Ministry of Culture. Over the next two years, U.S.-funded specialists will train local craftsmen …
Read More» Today, U.S. Ambassador Derek Mitchell delivered a lecture on the United States’ commitment to the Asia Pacific region, including bilateral cooperation as this country undertakes further democratic and economic reforms, to an audience of 170 students and faculty at Mandalay University. Speaking at the event attended by undergraduate and graduate students from the university’s International …
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