The Bundestag has maintained contact with the Assembly of the Union in Myanmar since 2012 in the form of reciprocal visits and exchanges, and supports the democratisation process underway in the country through, among other elements, an intensive cooperation project with the Hanns Seidel Foundation and the Bundesrat on Capacity Building for the parliamentary administration in Myanmar (since 2016). “The democratic legitimacy of the parliamentarians elected in November 2020 is reflected in the protests currently underway among the population, which are being violently crushed”, the letter states. The open letter is also addressed to the members of the Committee Representing Pyidaungsu Hluttaw – a body established by elected members of Parliament following the military takeover in order to represent Parliament's interests. In an open letter, Schäuble also condemns the military coup as unlawful and calls for the immediate release of the arrested members of Parliament and of the former government along with the reinstatement of democratic structures. “The Security Council remains seized of the matter.In light of the current situation in Myanmar and the hitherto close relations between the German Bundestag and the country’s parliament, the President of the Bundestag Dr Wolfgang Schäuble has declared his solidarity with the Speaker of the Assembly of the Union, T Khun Myatt, who is currently under house arrest. “The Security Council reaffirms its support for the people of Myanmar and its strong commitment to the sovereignty, political independence, territorial integrity and unity of Myanmar. It is vital that the rights of minorities are fully protected. The Security Council expresses concern that recent developments pose particular serious challenges for the voluntary, safe, dignified, and sustainable return of Rohingya refugees and internally displaced persons. “The Security Council continues to call for safe and unimpeded humanitarian access to all people in need, and highlights that the current situation has the potential to exacerbate existing challenges in Rakhine state and other regions.
“The Security Council also reiterates its support to the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General on Myanmar for her good offices, encourages the Special Envoy to maintain communication and her efforts to engage intensively with all relevant parties in Myanmar, and to visit Myanmar as soon as possible. The Council welcomes the recent informal ASEAN Ministerial meeting on 2 March, and the statements made by the ASEAN Chair on 2 March and 1 February, which recalled the purposes and principles of the ASEAN Charter, notably the principle of democracy, adherence to the rule of law, good governance, the protection of human rights and respect for fundamental freedoms, called on all parties to exercise utmost restraint and seek a peaceful solution through constructive dialogue and practical reconciliation in the interests of the people and their livelihood.
It commends ASEAN’s continued efforts to engage with all relevant parties in Myanmar. “The Security Council reiterates its strong support for regional organizations, in particular the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and its readiness to assist Myanmar in a positive, peaceful and constructive manner. “The Security Council expresses its continued support for the democratic transition in Myanmar, and stresses the need to uphold democratic institutions and processes, refrain from violence, fully respect human rights and fundamental freedoms and uphold the rule of law. It encourages the pursuance of constructive dialogue and reconciliation in accordance with the will and interests of the people of Myanmar. The Council calls for the military to exercise utmost restraint and emphasizes that it is following the situation closely. It expresses deep concern at restrictions on medical personnel, civil society, labor union members, journalists and media workers, and calls for the immediate release of all those detained arbitrarily. “The Security Council strongly condemns the violence against peaceful protestors, including against women, youth and children. The Security Council reiterates its call for their immediate release. “The Security Council, recalling its Press Statement SC/14430 of 4 February 2021, reiterates its deep concern at developments in Myanmar following the declaration of the state of emergency imposed by the military on 1 February and the arbitrary detention of members of the Government, including State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and President Win Myint and others. Statement by the President of the Security Council on Myanmar, March 10, 2021 NOTE: This is issued in the United States’ capacity as President of the UN Security Council. United States Mission to the United Nations
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