Foreign Policy

The Union of Myanmar pursues an independent and active foreign policy and maintains friendly relations with all countries of the world and has close and cordial relations with all neighbouring countries. The basic concepts of Myanmar foreign policy are as follows:-

• Myanmar steadfastly adheres to the ideals of world peace and security. In this direction, it co-operates consistently with the United Nations and other international organizations on the basis of, and in accordance with, its independent and active foreign policy.

• In international relations, Myanmar consistently upholds the Five Principles of Peaceful Co-existence namely respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, non-aggression, non-interference, equality and mutual benefit and peaceful settlement of disputes.

• Myanmar firmly opposes imperialism, colonialism, neo-colonialism, racism, racial discrimination, domination and subjugation.

• Myanmar supports the right of self-determination in the choice of ideology and social system.

• In keeping with its national interests, Myanmar participates in regional and international fora.