Statement by H.E. Ambassador UMETSU Shigeru, Deputy Permanent Representative of Japan to the United Nations, at the General Assembly Informal Meeting on Myanmar
2026/6/19
(As delivered)
Thank you, Mr. President.
Thank you for convening this important meeting. Japan would like to express its appreciation to Special Envoy Julie Bishop for her comprehensive briefing. We highly value her sustained engagement with all relevant actors and her unwavering commitment to working closely with Member States, particularly in the region.
Japan remains deeply concerned that, more than five years after the coup, the situation in Myanmar continues to deteriorate. We are particularly troubled by the continued loss of innocent lives, including those of women and children, as a result of violence, including airstrikes against civilian facilities such as hospitals and schools.
The Government of Japan believes that, in order to improve the situation in Myanmar, it is essential to achieve meaningful political progress, including the cessation of violence such as airstrikes, the release of detainees, including Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, and sincere dialogue among all parties concerned, as well as further efforts aimed at improving the lives of the people.
In this context, guided by its consistent policy of standing by the people of Myanmar in times of hardship, Japan has provided approximately USD 230 million in humanitarian assistance through international organizations and NGOs since the coup. Japan will continue to provide humanitarian assistance and support aimed at improving people’s livelihoods in a manner that directly benefits the people of Myanmar.
Regarding Rohingya Muslims, Japan highly commends Bangladesh for generously hosting and continuously supporting approximately 1.2 million displaced persons from Myanmar. In March this year, Japan announced assistance totaling approximately USD 17.5 million through international organizations and NGOs, including support for host communities.
In order to improve the situation in Myanmar, it is crucial for the international community to work in a coordinated and united manner. Japan will continue to support ASEAN’s efforts, including the implementation of the Five-Point Consensus, and will work closely with the international community, including the United Nations, toward the improvement of the situation in Myanmar.
I thank you.
Thank you for convening this important meeting. Japan would like to express its appreciation to Special Envoy Julie Bishop for her comprehensive briefing. We highly value her sustained engagement with all relevant actors and her unwavering commitment to working closely with Member States, particularly in the region.
Japan remains deeply concerned that, more than five years after the coup, the situation in Myanmar continues to deteriorate. We are particularly troubled by the continued loss of innocent lives, including those of women and children, as a result of violence, including airstrikes against civilian facilities such as hospitals and schools.
The Government of Japan believes that, in order to improve the situation in Myanmar, it is essential to achieve meaningful political progress, including the cessation of violence such as airstrikes, the release of detainees, including Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, and sincere dialogue among all parties concerned, as well as further efforts aimed at improving the lives of the people.
In this context, guided by its consistent policy of standing by the people of Myanmar in times of hardship, Japan has provided approximately USD 230 million in humanitarian assistance through international organizations and NGOs since the coup. Japan will continue to provide humanitarian assistance and support aimed at improving people’s livelihoods in a manner that directly benefits the people of Myanmar.
Regarding Rohingya Muslims, Japan highly commends Bangladesh for generously hosting and continuously supporting approximately 1.2 million displaced persons from Myanmar. In March this year, Japan announced assistance totaling approximately USD 17.5 million through international organizations and NGOs, including support for host communities.
In order to improve the situation in Myanmar, it is crucial for the international community to work in a coordinated and united manner. Japan will continue to support ASEAN’s efforts, including the implementation of the Five-Point Consensus, and will work closely with the international community, including the United Nations, toward the improvement of the situation in Myanmar.
I thank you.