MOFA Statement: Opposing the country-specific reporting and resolution

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on Thursday, stressing that the country-specific reporting and resolution failed to reflect the Myanmar's actual situation on the ground. It stated that at the 62nd Regular Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council which was held in Geneva, Switzerland, from 15 June to 8 July 2026, discussions on Myanmar were organized in contrary to the principles of constructive dialogue and cooperation.

During the session, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights presented a report on Myanmar on 29 June and the draft resolution on Myanmar tabled by the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) was adopted on 6 July in the absence of the country-concerned. It is observed that the High Commissioner's report is a largely repetitive version of the reports and facts from the so-called Special Rapporteur submitted to previous sessions of the Human Rights Council. It is disappointing to note that the report contains highly extreme views and unsubstantiated allegations, thereby failing to reflect the actual situation on the ground in Myanmar.

The failure of the successive resolutions including the recent one tabled by OIC to address the root causes of the displacement in northern Rakhine State in 2016 and 2017 demonstrates a lack of genuine and meaningful intent to cooperate in resolving the issue of displaced persons. The allegations contained in the resolution, including unsubstantiated claims against state security forces and hate speech, are completely detached from the realities on the ground.

Myanmar reiterates its genuine political will to receive the verified displaced persons in accordance with the bilateral agreements once security and stability are restored in northern Rakhine State. With a steadfast commitment to receiving verified returnees, Myanmar has been verifying the lists of individuals provided by Bangladesh and sending the verified lists back to Bangladesh on a monthly basis.

 In fact, the current delay in the repatriation process is solely due to the attacks perpetrated by the AA terrorist group. Following the successful holding of free and fair multi-party democratic general election in Myanmar, the Hluttaws and an elected Government have emerged in accordance with the will of the people.

Furthermore, the President invites both signatories and non-signatories Ethnic Armed Organizations (EAOs) of the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement (NCA). Moreover, the invitation has been extended to PDF members to return to the legal fold. As a result of these continuous invitations, a total number of more than 4,000 pesonnels, including PDF members and those from certain EAOs, has successfully returned to the legal fold to date.

The Government will resolutely continue its efforts and endeavours towards national stability and development through the Myanmar-led and Myanmar-owned process. While these endeavors are underway, Myanmar consistently opposes country-specific discussions and resolutions at the Human Rights Council sessions that do not contribute to constructive dialogue and cooperation. Therefore, Myanmar categorically rejects the resolution submitted by the OIC. The Government of Myanmar expresses its appreciation to friendly nations that maintained a balanced and fair stance during the discussions.