Myanmar asks UK to replace its ambassador if it decides to appoint its ambassador as Chargé d'Affaires and decides to reduce diplomatic ties with Australia

Myanmar asks UK to replace its ambassador if it decides to appoint its ambassador as Chargé d'Affaires and decides to reduce diplomatic ties with Australia
Published 20 May 2022
EMG

Myanmar will ask the United Kingdom (UK) to replace its ambassador to Myanmar if the UK has decided to appoint its ambassador as Chargé d'Affaires and Myanmar decided to downgrade the diplomatic ties with Australia as Australia planned to appoint a senior official as a new Chargé d'Affaires, according to an official from Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

He made the remarks at a press conference in Nay Pyi Taw on May 19 while asked about Britain and Australia downgrading their diplomacy.

The British ambassador to Myanmar refused to provide his credentials and was told to wait in his country according to diplomatic procedures. He later tried to be appointed as Chargé d'Affaires of the Embassy but it is not acceptable according to regulations and Myanmar asked the UK to appoint a new Chargé d'Affaires if they want to, the official said.

The official said Australian Ambassador to Myanmar returned to his country after the end of his term in office and Australia tried to replace a Chargé d'Affaires in his place. In response to the diplomatic code of conduct, Myanmar will appoint a Chargé d'Affaires in its embassy in Australia.

SAC spokesperson Maj-Gen Zaw Min Tun said the reduction of diplomatic status is their concern and Myanmar would act in accordance with its foreign policy.

"Let's be honest, talk about reducing the level of diplomacy or not is their concern. As a country, we will act in accordance with our foreign policy. And I just want to say that we will make a respond based on the national interest” said Maj-Gen Zaw Min Tun.

In international relations, when it comes to diplomacy, it is subtle. Myanmar made reactions and reminders for the national interest. At present, no embassy in Myanmar has been withdrawn, said Maj-Gen Zaw Min Tun.