Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Burma was under the British colonial rule. 1935 Government of Burma Act, 1935 According to the provisions of section (7), foreign affairs and defense; Religious matters were handled by the Governor of Myanmar with the power of one release.

During World War II and when the British government withdrew to India in 1942, Myanmar's foreign affairs were handled by the Defense Department. After the end of World War II, when the British government returned to Burma from India, the Burma Act, enacted in 1935, came back into force. This Act, To be responsible for the provisions of Section (7) The Defense and External Affairs Department was established, and a consultant officer of the governor was directly responsible.

1946 At the end of October, at the request of the Burmese people, the department was placed under the Governor's Executive Council. At that time, General Aung San, the Vice Chairman of the Governor's Executive Council, was in charge. Later on, Myanmar's delegation led by General Aung San and the British government negotiated an agreement, allowing Myanmar to act voluntarily in foreign affairs, and the Department of Foreign Affairs was established in 1947. According to Order 77 D (MM) 47 of the Ministry of Defense and Foreign Affairs dated March 17th, the date of the establishment of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs under the supervision of General Aung San was designated as the date of establishment of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. at the time of establishment (1) insider; Office manager (1) Senior Clerks (3) Lower level clerk (1) Minsa (2) There were only (1) staff and (8) staff in total. At that time, the secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was ICAS U Shwe Bo.

1948 On May 4, after the Department of Foreign Affairs was renamed the Foreign Office. The term "secretary" was changed to "permanent secretary". 1967 On May 25, the name of the Foreign Office was changed to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The names of 24 (24) Ministers of Foreign Affairs and 4 (4) Union Ministers who have served since 1947 are as follows:

Myanmar to pursue a free, active and neutral foreign policy in 2008. Chapter (1) of the Constitution; It is applied in accordance with what is described in Section (41). The foreign policy is to uphold the principles of peaceful co-existence among countries in view of world peace and unfailing friendship and cooperation between countries.

Burma's foreign policy is based on five (5) principles of peaceful coexistence, equality, impartiality in world affairs; A friendly partnership Encouragement and support for the United Nations cooperation, mutual benefit, regional cooperation; It is applied in accordance with the basic principles of obtaining external aid without bonds that will be beneficial for the development of the country.

Foreign policy is the country's politics; economy It is a part of the national strategy of managing military power and bringing about national interests. Therefore, the essence is to protect and promote national interests. national security national economic development; It is aimed at the development of a fair and peaceful global environment. freedom Sovereignty, Emphasis on one's own culture and traditions; It is a policy that values ​​the emphasis on ethnic unity.

Myanmar's foreign policy has also changed step by step with the development of the country's history. 1948. At the time of independence on January 4th, he stood by "Positive Neutrality" which he wanted to avoid between powerful groups. 1962 On March 2nd, when the Revolutionary Council government took office, "Positive Neutrality" continued to be approved. 1971 "Independence Foreign Policy" from the first Party Conference of the Myanmar Socialist Party and 1981 "Independent and Active Foreign Policy" (Independent and Active Foreign Policy) from the Fourth Party Conference of the Myanmar Socialist Pathway Party. On September 18, 1988, the National Peace Building Council's Decree (3/88) reaffirmed the "free and active foreign policy" and 2008 Constitution (according to Article 41) as "Independent, Active and Non-aligned Foreign Policy" (Independent, Active and Non-aligned Foreign Policy) and Change step by step but the basic essence of freedom, Sovereignty and territorial integrity; national security unity Self-reliance and peace are the consistent implementation of national interests without change.

Myanmar stands on a free, active and neutral foreign policy, and international relations are bilateral relations. It is being practiced in the fields of regional integration and international cooperation (multilateralism), and the relationship that does not lose friendship. A cooperative relationship is being established.

The objectives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are defined as follows:

(a) On the international front, dealing with foreign countries in a friendly manner, the politics of the state; economy social trade science and technology energy To make efforts to develop various sectors such as agriculture.

(b) Aeronautical Agreement; Visa Waiver Agreement; travel agreement; To carry out bilateral joint ventures such as the cultural exchange agreement.

(c) To carry out maintenance works for the construction of new embassies in foreign countries and for the long-term sustainability of existing state-owned buildings.

(d) To coordinate with neighboring countries in order to preserve and protect the country's territories.

(e) To expand and open new embassies in foreign countries in order to increase diplomatic relations with foreign countries on the international front.

The main responsibility of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is to implement the foreign policy adopted by the state. The foreign policy is implemented in accordance with the following (5) principles of peaceful coexistence:

(a) To respect the territorial integrity and sovereignty of a country; (Mutual Respect for each other's territorial integrity and sovereignty;)

(b) Not to invade another country; (To abide by mutual non-aggression;)

(c) Not to interfere in the internal affairs of each country. (Non-interference in each other's internal affairs;)

(d) To be equal to each other and to benefit each other; (Respect for mutual equality and to work for mutual benefits;)

(e) To live together in peace; (Peaceful co-existence;)

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