Written questions

Myanmar: China and Russia

Commons · Question 58551 · Tabled 10 Jun 2025 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record

Answered 18 Jun 2025

Question

Asked by Sir Iain Duncan Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what information his Department holds on the extent of (a) financial and (b) military assistance provided to the military regime in Myanmar by (i) China and (ii) Russia; and

Answer

Answered by Catherine West, 18 Jun 2025

The UK is clear that countries should not sell arms or provide financial assistance to the Myanmar military regime as this will only lead to greater instability and violence. UK sanctions include a comprehensive arms embargo on Myanmar. We note that in re...