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Nyan Win

lines on the record: 57
first: 2005-09-24
most recent: 2010-09-24
sittings or episodes: 4
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“As our new State Constitution subscribes to the present foreign policy, we believe that the new Government to emerge after the elections will continue to embrace the policy of maintaining and strengthening friendly relations with all nations and will work closely with the United Nations. Myanmar looks forward to strengthening closer engagements with the international community in the post election era.”
2010-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 65 (2010)
“Over 3,000 candidates will contest for a total of 1,171 seats in the Peoples’ Parliament, the National Parliament and state/regional parliaments. Such a large participation has made it crystal clear that the elections have become virtually inclusive. Political parties have already started their campaign activities. The people will exercise their democratic right to elect the representatives of their choice who can best serve their interests. Based upon its ample experience and lessons learned in holding multiparty general elections, Myanmar is confident of its ability to conduct the elections in an orderly manner. Whatever challenges may face us, we are committed to do our best to hold successful, free and fair general elections in the best interest of the country and its people.”
2010-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 65 (2010)
“We hope the negotiations in that Conference will result in fruitful outcomes that will translate into concrete action on commitments made by the developed countries to reduce substantive emissions and to assist developing countries in their mitigation and adaptation efforts. May I take this opportunity to briefly apprise this Assembly of ongoing political developments in my country, Myanmar. Today, Myanmar is at a critical phase of its political transformation. The multiparty-democracy general elections are set to be held on 7 November 2010, as the fifth step of our charted political road map. A total of 37 political parties, including those representing various ethnic nationalities and groups, will take part.”
2010-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 65 (2010)
“In addressing the pressing global issue of climate change we must redouble our efforts not only to reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions but also to provide financial resources and technology to developing countries so that they might take effective mitigation and adaptation measures. Although industrialized countries are mainly responsible for climate change, the developing countries are the most severely affected by its consequences. Myanmar therefore believes that any approach to address climate change must be based on the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities. We therefore look forward to the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Cancún, Mexico, later this year.”
2010-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 65 (2010)
“The unprecedented 10-55264 16 frequency and severity of recent natural disasters, such as the earthquake in Haiti, floods in China and Pakistan and heat waves around the world, clearly testify to the consequences of global climate change. Myanmar was also a victim of climate change in May 2008, when it was hit by the devastating Cyclone Nargis, the strongest ever in our history. After more than two years we are pleased to say that we have now passed the emergency relief stage and successfully rebuilt better in the affected areas through our massive reconstruction efforts, together with the United Nations, ASEAN and the international community. I wish to take this opportunity to express our appreciation to the international community for all the humanitarian assistance to Myanmar in response to that natural disaster.”
2010-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 65 (2010)
“Myanmar unequivocally condemns all forms and manifestation of terrorism. We are working closely with the international community to strengthen our efforts and cooperation in regional and multilateral frameworks in order to prevent and combat terrorism and transnational crime, such as illicit drug trafficking, trafficking in persons and cybercrime. We are also working together with fellow members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to step up efforts to deal with prevention, control, preparedness and response to pandemic diseases in our region. The issue of climate change has become a pressing global challenge that threatens humankind. The environmental problem knows no national boundaries; no country can be insulated from the consequences of climate change.”
2010-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 65 (2010)
“However, we firmly oppose the proliferation or production of nuclear weapons and strongly support any efforts leading to realization of the vision of a nuclear-weapon-free world. Therefore we heartily welcomed the signing of the New START treaty by the leaders of the United States and the Russian Federation with a view to reducing their respective nuclear arsenals. It gave us hope and expectation with respect to the elimination of nuclear weapons and further reduction and limitation of strategic offensive arms. We also join others in calling for the early entry into force and full implementation of the New START treaty. In our noble fight against growing transnational crime and terrorism, no single country can act alone, as it requires a global solution and concerted action by the world’s nations.”
2010-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 65 (2010)
“It is high time that the unjust and coercive economic measures and trade embargoes that are hampering the attainment of the MDGs and the development of the developing countries, and thus hurting the people, be removed. We are pleased to report that despite challenges, Myanmar has made certain progress towards achieving most of the eight MDGs in varying degrees, especially in areas such as poverty alleviation, food security and the promotion of education and health. As a party to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and to the Treaty on the South- East Asia Nuclear Weapon Free Zone, Myanmar has all along recognized the legitimate right of every State to the use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes.”
2010-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 65 (2010)
“While national Governments have the primary responsibility to ensure progress, the international community must help by creating an environment that would enable developing countries to make greater strides on their road to development. International assistance plays an important catalytic role in the developing countries’ efforts to attain their development goals. We therefore wish to emphasize here that fulfilment by developed countries of their official development assistance commitments, increased investment flows, market access and resolution of debt problems are essential to enabling the developing countries to realize their MDG targets.”
2010-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 65 (2010)
“We share the view that the reform of the Council must be designed to make it more transparent, more efficient and more accountable. We also support the idea of expanding both categories of Council membership. With only five years remaining before the target deadline, the international community must step up its efforts to realize the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) by 2015. We therefore welcome the successful convening of the High-level Plenary Meeting on the MDGs and its sideline activities last week here in New York. While important improvements have been made globally, progress towards achieving our MDG targets is not sufficient as yet. Progress remains uneven and varies from region to region.”
2010-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 65 (2010)
“Against that backdrop, the pre-eminent role of the United Nations in advancing peace, security and development must be asserted and enhanced in order to effectively address those daunting challenges. We therefore wish to stress the pressing need for strengthening the United Nations with speedy reform measures, adapting it to present-day realities in order to make it more democratic and effective in meeting growing challenges. Myanmar firmly believes that any reform effort must be aimed at strengthening the central role of the United Nations in global governance. We share the widespread view that the United Nations must be reformed to reflect its increasing membership and to push for internal reform measures, including revitalization of the General Assembly and reform of the Security Council.”
2010-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 65 (2010)
“At the heart of its Charter lies the maintenance of international peace and security as the main noble purpose of the United Nations, which all Member States are committed to strive for. While the United Nations has been devoting the larger portion of its attention to maintaining international peace and security, new forms of global challenges such as climate change, poverty, hunger, water and energy insecurity have emerged and demand the international community’s urgent and careful attention. At the same time, humankind’s shared dream of making the world a prosperous, peaceful, just and 15 10-55264 secure place remains elusive. The world today remains full of inequality, injustice, conflict, instances of the use of force, interference in the internal affairs of States and attempts to impose domination on developing nations.”
2010-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 65 (2010)
“May I, on behalf of the Myanmar delegation and on my own behalf, begin by extending to the President our warm congratulations on his well-deserved election to the presidency of the General Assembly at its sixty-fifth session. We are confident that under his wise and able leadership our deliberations will produce fruitful results. Allow me also to express my delegation’s appreciation to his predecessor, His Excellency Mr. Ali Abdussalam Treki of the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya. There is no doubt that the United Nations is the best forum for practising multilateralism to address the challenges facing the world today. The near-universal participation of the world’s nations in this global body is a living testimony to that.”
2010-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 65 (2010)
“To do this, powerful countries should refrain from practicing hegemonic policies through either political or economic pressure. In the global village in which we live, mutual respect, understanding and tolerance must be the values that we espouse. Let us work together to give our global village a peaceful and prosperous future.”
2008-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 63 (2008)
“The fifth step of the road map, general elections, will be taken in 2010. Necessary measures are being undertaken for the elections. All citizens, regardless of political affiliation, will have equal rights to form political parties and to conduct election campaigns. The Government will make every effort to ensure that the elections are free and fair. The international community can best assist Myanmar’s democratization process by respecting the will of its people, expressed in the recent referendum. The daunting challenges of the twenty-first century can be addressed only through international cooperation. We can solve international problems of economic, social, cultural or humanitarian character only by working together.”
2008-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 63 (2008)
“Our endeavours have resulted in the return to the legal fold of 17 armed groups. We have effectively put an end to the decades- long insurgency. Peace and stability now prevail in almost all parts of the country. We have also been implementing a seven-step political road map to democracy. The representatives of former armed groups, together with the representatives of political parties, ethnic nationalities and other representatives, took an active part in the National 08-53135 20 Convention process. The National Convention laid down the fundamental principles to be enshrined in a new constitution. Based on those principles, a new Constitution was drafted and was put to a nationwide referendum last May. The people of Myanmar overwhelmingly approved the draft constitution.”
2008-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 63 (2008)
“The United Nations, States members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, donor countries, non-governmental organizations and individuals from around the world also responded generously. We have been able to demonstrate willingness and ability to work in concert with the international community. We have been able to rebuild better and stronger homes, schools and monasteries. The paddy fields destroyed by the storm have been replanted. I would like to take this opportunity to express our heartfelt appreciation to our friends from far and near who came to our assistance in our time of need. Myanmar is home to over 100 national races, and national unity is of paramount importance. Accordingly, we have been resolutely pursuing a policy of national reconciliation.”
2008-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 63 (2008)
“We in Myanmar can relate to the growing concern of the world regarding climate change and its adverse effects. We felt the full brunt of the devastating consequences of climate change last May, when a powerful cyclone slammed into the Ayeyarwaddy delta. Cyclone Nargis left unprecedented death and destruction in its wake. The pain and sorrow felt by the survivors of the devastating storm continue even today. There is, however, a silver lining in the dark clouds. The Myanmar nation was united in its response to the emergency. The outpouring of generosity was overwhelming. People from all walks of life, regardless of their own difficulties, donated, in cash and in kind, for the victims.”
2008-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 63 (2008)
“We strongly believe education to be a fundamental requirement for the attainment of sustainable development. It is also a prerequisite for the achievement of other MDGs. I am happy to be able to say that, as a result of our efforts, the literacy rate of those 15 years old and above has risen to 94.8 per cent. Likewise, the rate of enrolment in primary schools has reached 98 per cent. Myanmar also accords priority to creating job opportunities in rural areas as part of its poverty alleviation strategy. In that regard, development projects to improve economic, educational and health conditions in rural areas are being implemented all over the country. The Secretary-General’s initiative to convene today’s Ministerial Meeting on Reducing Disaster Risks in a Changing Climate is indeed timely.”
2008-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 63 (2008)
“As a result, Myanmar has not only levelled the rate of HIV/AIDS infection but also reduced it. I would like to emphasize that if we are to achieve a more dynamic and effective global response to HIV/AIDS, adequate resources must be made available. Moreover, allocation of resources for HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis must be based on need rather than on political considerations. With regard to education, we envision a system for our people that will generate a learning society capable of meeting the challenges of the information age we live in. Long-term investment in the education sector is being made with the aim of building human resource development. The Government has been expanding the number of basic, primary, post-primary, middle and high schools throughout the country in order to provide access to education for all.”
2008-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 63 (2008)
“In the health sector, Myanmar has been implementing a national plan that accords priority to the eradication of major diseases such as HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis. The high-level multisectoral committee on AIDS has been overseeing HIV/AIDS prevention and care activities in our country since 1989. The activities undertaken by the committee include active surveillance, prevention of mother-to- child transmission and community, institution and home-based care services. These activities are carried out by the Government in close cooperation with international organizations such as the World Health Organization, UNICEF and the World Food Programme, and with national and international non-governmental organizations in order to reach out widely to vulnerable groups.”
2008-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 63 (2008)
“Fulfilment of official development assistance commitments, increased investment flows, improved market access and resolution of the debt problem are needed to enable the developing countries to achieve the Millennium Development Goals. For its part, Myanmar is striving to promote better living standards for its people. The implementation of 19 08-53135 the MDGs is inextricably linked to the implementation of our national development plan. The national plan focuses on the promotion of equitable and balanced socio-economic development of both rural and urban areas. In recent years, we have made significant progress in areas such as poverty alleviation, the promotion of health and education.”
2008-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 63 (2008)
“This is a view that Myanmar shares with the Non-Aligned Movement, which constitutes a clear majority of the membership of our Organization. The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) adopted in 2000 are imperatives that the international community has set for itself. We have now passed the midpoint, but progress has been uneven. Much more remains to be done if the Goals are to be achieved by 2015. While national Governments have the primary responsibility to ensure progress, the international community must help by creating an environment that will enable developing countries to turn faltering steps towards development into firm strides.”
2008-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 63 (2008)
“Reform of the Security Council has eluded us for over a decade. Myanmar believes that the membership of the Security Council should reflect current reality. We believe in an increase in the membership of the Council in both the permanent and the elected categories. Reform should not be confined to an increase in membership but must also include improvement in the Council’s working methods. Above all, it should result in a Security Council that is transparent, credible and democratic. Here, I would like to stress that attempts to initiate formal or informal discussions in the Security Council on situations that do not constitute a threat to international peace and security are contrary to the letter and the spirit of the Charter.”
2008-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 63 (2008)
“The sooner the unjust sanctions are revoked and the barriers removed, the sooner the country will be in a position to become the rice bowl of the region and a reliable source of energy. That brings me to the matter of making the United Nations an Organization better suited to meet the challenges of the twenty-first century. Only a more democratic Organization will be able to respond to the needs of Member States and serve the interests of the international community as a whole. Reform of the Organization, particularly reform of the Security Council, has been on our agenda for some time. However, progress has been extremely slow. The role and authority of the General Assembly as the principal deliberative and representative organ must be enhanced, including in the maintenance of international peace and security.”
2008-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 63 (2008)
“Political and social progress can be achieved only through development, never through coercive economic measures. Such measures only serve to worsen the plight of the people, particularly the most vulnerable among them, women and children. Unilateral sanctions have been imposed on my country. Those sanctions are unwarranted. Unilateral sanctions are also against international law. They are not only unfair but immoral. They are counter- productive and deprive countries of their right to development and do not function as a solution to solve the problem. Myanmar has abundant land and natural resources with which to make a meaningful contribution to the energy and food security of our country and beyond. But in order for us to fulfil our potential we need unfettered access to markets. We need modern technology; we need investment.”
2008-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 63 (2008)
“My own country has the potential to contribute to energy and food security in our region. We are willing to do our part. We are making concerted efforts to produce more crude oil and natural gas to meet the needs of the domestic market as well as for export. We also have huge potential to produce hydroelectric power. Moreover, as the agriculture sector is the mainstay of Myanmar’s economy, we are focusing on expanding the cultivation of paddy, beans and pulses. We have also introduced new industrial crops, such as jatropha, for use in the production of biofuels. Developing countries like my own need to have a level playing field in order to promote the economic prosperity and social progress of our people. Subsidies and protectionist policies distort markets and do great harm to developing countries.”
2008-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 63 (2008)
“We live in an era when the world is becoming increasingly interdependent. Nothing illustrates this interdependency more than the Asian financial crisis of a decade ago and the current financial crisis gripping the world’s largest economy. The problems may have local roots, but, given the severity of the situation, their effects will transcend borders. The world economy, and by extension the 08-53135 18 stability of nations, depends on the stability of the financial markets. In recent months, the world has also been challenged by the soaring prices of fuel and food, particularly such staples as rice. Those daunting challenges add an extra burden to developing countries. The answer to those problems lies not in multiplying the number of world summits and conferences but in taking concrete actions towards implementing the commitments made.”
2008-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 63 (2008)
“Cooperation with the United Nations is a cornerstone of Myanmar’s foreign policy. It is in this spirit that we continue to cooperate with the Secretary- General with regard to his good offices role mandated by the General Assembly. We have agreed to the visit of his Special Adviser, Under-Secretary-General Ibrahim Gambari, who is presently in my country. We will continue to work closely and cooperate actively with the United Nations.”
2007-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 62 (2007)
“The World Drug Report 2007 confirms that in 2006 the total area under opium poppy cultivation was approximately 21,500 hectares, representing a decrease of 34 per cent compared to 2005. Here, I would like to stress that in terms of opium production, the decline is 88 per cent over a span of eight years, declining from 2,560 tons to an estimated 292 tons. Myanmar regards the eradication of narcotic drugs as a national priority. We have enhanced our enforcement capacity and have been providing alternative livelihoods to farmers to encourage them to end their dependence on opium poppy cultivation. We are also taking effective measures with regard to the emerging threat posed by methamphetamine-type stimulant drugs. Myanmar neither produces nor imports the precursor chemicals required for the production of those drugs.”
2007-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 62 (2007)
“The process can be successfully completed, sooner rather than later, if no obstacles are placed in our path. In this regard, the international community can best help Myanmar by showing greater understanding. They can begin by refraining from measures which would result in adding fuel to the fire. One area where the international community can demonstrate good faith and objectivity is to acknowledge the good work done in Myanmar in combating the scourge of narcotic drugs. As a result of our efforts to rid our country of those drugs by the year 2014, the production of opium has plummeted to unprecedented levels. In the World Drug Report 2006, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime reported that in 2005 the total area under opium poppy cultivation showed a decrease of 26 per cent when compared to that of 2004.”
2007-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 62 (2007)
“All the remaining steps will be implemented phase by phase. This process is applauded by the people. To date, people in 11 townships have convened rallies in support of the successful conclusion of the national convention. Townships all over the country are expected to hold similar rallies. Recent events make clear that there are elements within and outside the country that wish to de-rail the ongoing process so that they can take advantage of the chaos that would follow. They have become more and more emboldened and have stepped up their campaign to confront the Government. The Myanmar Government is fully aware of its responsibility to lead the nation in the process of transformation to a disciplined democracy. We have laid out a road map and will work conscientiously to achieve our goals. Significant progress has already been made.”
2007-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 62 (2007)
“Without it there can be neither the orderly conduct of the day-to-day affairs of State nor the enjoyment of human rights and democracy by the people. Myanmar is a multi-ethnic and multireligious society. It is home to over 100 national races who have lived together in weal or woe over the centuries. National unity is of paramount importance to us. We have, therefore, been striving to strengthen the fabric of our nation. In keeping with the aspirations of the people for democratization, a seven-step road map was declared, and a national convention was held to lay down the principles for a new constitution. Work was concluded on 3 September 2007, adopting by consensus the fundamental principles for the new constitution. Based on these principles, a draft constitution will be drawn up by legal experts.”
2007-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 62 (2007)
“The situation would not have deteriorated, if the initial protest of a small group of activists against the rise in fuel prices had not been exploited by political opportunists. They sought to turn the situation into a political showdown, aided and abetted by certain powerful countries. They also took advantage of protests staged initially by a small group of Buddhist clergy demanding an apology for the maltreatment of monks by local authorities. The security personnel exercised the utmost restraint and did not intervene for nearly a month. However, when the mob became unruly and provocative, they were compelled to declare a curfew. Subsequently, when protestors ignored their warnings, they had to take action to restore the situation. Normalcy has now returned to Myanmar. The rule of law is a fundamental principle accepted by nations.”
2007-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 62 (2007)
“Current events clearly show that such a course of action can only result in conflict and untold suffering for the people of the country. My country is currently subjected to such courses of action. The international community should also be wary of those neocolonialist attempts. Here it must be stressed that the destiny of each and every country can only be determined by its Government and its own people. It cannot be imposed from outside. On our part, we are determined to proceed resolutely towards democracy along our chosen path. In the life of every nation, there are times when it must face challenging situations and overcome them. Myanmar has gone through such a challenge recently.”
2007-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 62 (2007)
“As a first step, the neocolonialists conduct media campaigns against the targeted country and spread disinformation that the country concerned is committing gross human rights violations. They portray these campaigns as a fight for democracy. Secondly, they impose sanctions, which hinder economic development and cause poverty among the people. Here I would like to stress that economic sanctions are counterproductive and can only delay the path to democracy. As a third step, they provide political, financial and other material support in order to create unrest in the country. Finally, under the pretext that a country is undemocratic and unstable and that it poses a threat to international peace and security, they intervene directly and invade the country.”
2007-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 62 (2007)
“Our Organization was formed in order to maintain international peace and security, develop friendly relations among nations and promote cooperation in solving international problems of an economic, social, cultural or humanitarian character. In order to effectively address the full range of challenges, the reform of the United Nations, as called for by our leaders in the World Summit Outcome, must be successfully implemented. I am confident, Mr. President, that under your able leadership we will make significant progress in the United Nations reform process, taking into consideration the position of the vast majority of the membership. We are greatly disturbed to witness neocolonialism rearing its ugly head in recent years. The strategies employed are obvious.”
2007-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 62 (2007)
“Poverty, grievances and underlying political, economic and social conditions provide fertile ground for the spread of terrorism. These root causes of terrorism must be addressed. Friendly relations among nations should be based on respect for the principles of equal rights and self- determination. Countries should show goodwill, practice tolerance and live together in peace and harmony. Nations have various historical backgrounds, differing cultures, and different religions and customs. Nations are not identical. However, respecting those basic principles and practicing friendship and goodwill will effectively contribute to our common endeavour to combat terrorism. Today, the world is facing diverse problems and daunting challenges. The United Nations, which represents the world community, is called upon to resolve them.”
2007-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 62 (2007)
“It is, therefore, incumbent on the developed countries, whose development process rely heavily on the natural resource acquired from the developing countries, to provide the necessary financial resource. Underdevelopment and mass deprivations lead to economic, political and social hardships in developing countries. Development provides an environment conducive to democracy. I would like to call upon the entire international community to work together for poverty alleviation. The scourge of terrorism knows no boundaries. Combating terrorism is the common endeavour of the entire international community. I would like to stress here that terrorism in any form or manifestation must be rejected. It is the innocent people who bear the brunt of terrorist activities. To combat terrorism effectively, we also must address its root causes.”
2007-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 62 (2007)
“Concerted action must be taken within the framework of the internationally agreed United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and its Kyoto Protocol, based on the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities. It will require developed countries to provide new and additional financial resources to developing countries and to fulfil the commitments made at various international conferences. The impact of climate change is particularly felt in developing countries and has adversely affected national development prospects. In order to effectively meet the challenge of climate change, we would also have to address poverty alleviation; then and only then would the developing countries be able to achieve internationally agreed development goals, including the Millennium Development Goals.”
2007-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 62 (2007)
“The baseline projection of the 2020 national greenhouse inventory also shows that the forestry sector will continue to be a significant sink in Myanmar in the future. The economic activities undertaken by developed countries, both historically and currently, are mainly responsible for the emissions of greenhouse gases that affect the global climate system. The developing countries, which are least responsible for contributing to climate change, face the greatest risk from its adverse impacts. Addressing the challenge of climate change requires an integrated approach to economic growth, social development and environmental protection.”
2007-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 62 (2007)
“For its part, Myanmar is pursuing a national environmental policy based on the sustainable utilization of natural resources. In 1991, we adopted the Myanmar Agenda 21, which serves as an important guideline for both the public and private sectors. Myanmar also pursues a system of sustainable forest management. We have implemented a nationwide programme of afforestation and reforestation. As a result, we have been able to retain a forest cover of 50 per cent in the country. Myanmar was among the 12 nations that took part in the Asia Least-cost Greenhouse Gas Abatement Strategy in cooperation with the Asian Development Bank. The inventory of greenhouse gas emissions taken under the Strategy confirms that Myanmar is more of a sink than a source of carbon dioxide emissions.”
2007-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 62 (2007)
“Climate change remains the most critical challenge that the international community faces today. The adverse effects of climate change, such as sea-level rise, hurricanes, floods, drought and desertification, particularly in recent years, are a stark reminder of the negative impact that climate change has on the long-term economic and social development of the global community, particularly the developing countries. To address the adverse impacts of climate change, we need concerted action at the national, regional and international levels. We need to be mindful that climate change is not merely an environmental issue, but also a sustainable development issue. Accordingly, an integrated and coordinated approach is required.”
2007-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 62 (2007)
“At the outset, I would like to congratulate the President on his assumption of the high office of President of the General Assembly at its sixty-second session. I would also like to convey Myanmar’s appreciation to his predecessor, Her Excellency Sheikha Haya Rashed Al Khalifa, for her able stewardship of the previous session. The annual report of the Secretary-General reflects the significant work done in the past year by the United Nations in meeting the challenges we face. We congratulate Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for his successful first year in office and welcome his timely initiative with regard to such pressing global issues as climate change. The High-level Event on Climate Change has reignited the international community’s interest in climate change, and rightly so.”
2007-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 62 (2007)
“In this regard, understanding and support from the international community would enable us to achieve our cherished goal more expeditiously. Unwarranted pressures will, however, delay our progress. We, for our part, are resolute in our determination to achieve our goal of establishing a modern democratic State. Myanmar is poised on the threshold of a new era. We are at a point when all our attention must be devoted to crossing the threshold and entering a new era.”
2005-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 60 (2005)
“With external financial assistance, however, our development efforts can be accelerated. Myanmar is a multi-ethnic nation comprising over 100 races. Immediately after independence, the country had to face the scourge of insurgency. This has posed a serious impediment to our national development endeavours. Based on the bitter lessons of the past, we have today embarked on a programme to make law, order and national stability prevail. As we are able to build peace and stability, we have been able to focus our attention on economic development, giving priority to human resource development. While endeavouring to achieve comprehensive development of the country, we are at the same time implementing a seven-step political programme for a smooth transition to a democratic State.”
2005-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 60 (2005)
“The developed countries, in particular, must fulfil their commitments and meet the internationally agreed official development assistance target of 0.7 per cent of their gross national product. Debt relief must also be provided to developing countries, including grant-based financing and 100 per cent debt cancellation. In Myanmar, we are making satisfactory progress towards reaching the Millennium Development Goals by 2015. In our drive to eradicate poverty we have achieved significant results through the designation of 24 special development zones in the states and divisions of the country, in order to achieve equitable and balanced development throughout the country. Myanmar is endeavouring to achieve development mainly relying on its own resources without assistance, particularly from international financial institutions.”
2005-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 60 (2005)
“Myanmar’s efforts to eradicate poppy cultivation, opium and heroin production and drug trafficking and abuse complement the objectives set forth by the United Nations. Myanmar is also taking urgent measures with its neighbouring countries to exercise control over illegally trafficked precursor chemicals used in the production of synthetic drugs. We have developed bilateral, trilateral and multilateral cooperation in the subregional, regional and international contexts. World leaders pledged in the Millennium Declaration that the world of 2015 would be better than the one in which we live today. They made a solemn commitment to implement the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). To achieve the MDGs, both the developed and the developing countries must act in a cooperative manner.”
2005-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 60 (2005)
“This is an issue of great importance, and we should make every effort to ensure that this vital issue is not sidelined in international forums. At the twentieth special session of the General Assembly, on narcotic drugs, it was emphasized that no single State can combat the scourge of narcotic drugs on its own. In my country, the problem of narcotic drugs is a bitter colonial legacy. We have therefore made the elimination of narcotic drugs a national responsibility and have formulated strategies and tactics to end the problem of opium poppy cultivation through a 15-year comprehensive plan and the supplementary New Destiny Project. These efforts have resulted in a drastic reduction in opium poppy production. As a result, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) reported a 73 per cent decline between 1996 and 2004.”
2005-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 60 (2005)
“The issue should not be used as a 9 pretext for intervention in the internal affairs of other States. Sixty years after the Second World War, the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, particularly of nuclear weapons, remains a formidable challenge. Nuclear proliferation is on the increase, and there is also considerable concern that non-State actors could gain access to such materials and technologies. All States must take action in a multilateral framework to make substantive progress towards disarmament, including nuclear disarmament, and nuclear-weapon States should reaffirm their commitment to negative security assurances vis-à-vis non-nuclear States. The outcome document, however, failed to address the important issue of disarmament and non-proliferation.”
2005-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 60 (2005)