Union Minister for Foreign Affairs, U Than Swe, received Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Myanmar, Ms. Ma Jia, at the Ministry in Nay Pyi Taw on 24 February.
During the meeting, they held cordial discussions and exchanged views on promoting stability and peace along the Myanmar–China border, further consolidating the existing Pauk Phaw relations and expanding cooperation between Myanmar and China, continuing the implementation of Myanmar–China bilateral projects, sustaining Myanmar’s efforts to achieve lasting peace and socio-economic development for its people, promoting legitimate business activities and investments and jointly combating online gambling and other illegal activities in the border areas. Both sides reaffirmed their mutual support in regional and multilateral levels.
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Union Minister for Foreign Affairs, U Than Swe, received Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Myanmar, Ms. Ma Jia, at the Ministry in Nay Pyi Taw on 24 February.
During the meeting, they held cordial discussions and exchanged views on promoting stability and peace along the Myanmar–China border, further consolidating the existing Pauk Phaw relations and expanding cooperation between Myanmar and China, continuing the implementation of Myanmar–China bilateral projects, sustaining Myanmar’s efforts to achieve lasting peace and socio-economic development for its people, promoting legitimate business activities and investments and jointly combating online gambling and other illegal activities in the border areas. Both sides reaffirmed their mutual support in regional and multilateral levels.
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The National Defense and Security Council the Republic of the Union of Myanmar issued an Announcement No. 1/2026 on February 23, 2026.
The Announcement states that in accordance with the provisions under Section 427, Section 154 (b) of the Constitution of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, Section 34 (b) of the Amyotha Hluttaw Law 2012, the convening of the First Regular Session of the Third Amyotha Hluttaw, to commence at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, (March 18, 2026), in Nay Pyi Taw.
This announcement has been signed by Executive Chief U Aung Lin Dwe.
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The National Defense and Security Council the Republic of the Union of Myanmar issued an Announcement No. 1/2026 on February 23, 2026.
The Announcement states that in accordance with the provisions under Section 427, Section 154 (b) of the Constitution of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, Section 34 (b) of the Amyotha Hluttaw Law 2012, the convening of the First Regular Session of the Third Amyotha Hluttaw, to commence at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, (March 18, 2026), in Nay Pyi Taw.
This announcement has been signed by Executive Chief U Aung Lin Dwe.
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The Speaker of the Pyithu Hluttaw has announced that the First Regular Session of the Third Pyithu Houttaw will commence at 10:00 AM on Monday, March 16, 2026, at the Pyithu Hluttaw Meeting Hall in Nay Pyi Taw.
Invitations to attend this session have been dispatched to the Pyithu Hluttaw representatives. To facilitate representatives' preparations for the session, regardless of whether they have received their invitation letters, reporting stations have been established as follows for representatives to confirm their arrival in Nay Pyi Daw for the Hluttaw session: (a) For Pyithu Hluttaw representatives who will stay at the Nay Pyi Taw Development Committee Guest House: Nay Pyi Taw Development Committee Guest House (2), (b) For Pyithu Hluttaw representatives who will stay at the Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) Quarters: Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP), (c) For Pyithu Hluttaw representatives who will arrange their own accommodation: Pyithu Hluttaw Affairs Building I-1 and (d) For Pyithu Hluttaw representatives from Tatmadaw: No. (3) Transit Camp (Ywar Taw).
The Office of the Pyithu Hluttaw has announced that Pyithu Hluttaw representatives should report no earlier than Tuesday, March 10, 2026, and no later than Wednesday, March 11, 2026, it’s learnt.
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The Speaker of the Pyithu Hluttaw has announced that the First Regular Session of the Third Pyithu Houttaw will commence at 10:00 AM on Monday, March 16, 2026, at the Pyithu Hluttaw Meeting Hall in Nay Pyi Taw.
Invitations to attend this session have been dispatched to the Pyithu Hluttaw representatives. To facilitate representatives' preparations for the session, regardless of whether they have received their invitation letters, reporting stations have been established as follows for representatives to confirm their arrival in Nay Pyi Daw for the Hluttaw session: (a) For Pyithu Hluttaw representatives who will stay at the Nay Pyi Taw Development Committee Guest House: Nay Pyi Taw Development Committee Guest House (2), (b) For Pyithu Hluttaw representatives who will stay at the Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) Quarters: Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP), (c) For Pyithu Hluttaw representatives who will arrange their own accommodation: Pyithu Hluttaw Affairs Building I-1 and (d) For Pyithu Hluttaw representatives from Tatmadaw: No. (3) Transit Camp (Ywar Taw).
The Office of the Pyithu Hluttaw has announced that Pyithu Hluttaw representatives should report no earlier than Tuesday, March 10, 2026, and no later than Wednesday, March 11, 2026, it’s learnt.
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The National Defense and Security Council the Republic of the Union of Myanmar issued an Announcement No. 2/2026 on February 23, 2026.
The announcement states that in accordance with Section 427, Section 171 (b) of the Constitution of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar and Section 27 (b) of the Region or State Hluttaw Law, the First Regular Session of the Third Region or State Hluttaw is hereby announced to be convened in the respective Region or State Hluttaws, commencing on Friday, March 20, 2026.
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The National Defense and Security Council the Republic of the Union of Myanmar issued an Announcement No. 2/2026 on February 23, 2026.
The announcement states that in accordance with Section 427, Section 171 (b) of the Constitution of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar and Section 27 (b) of the Region or State Hluttaw Law, the First Regular Session of the Third Region or State Hluttaw is hereby announced to be convened in the respective Region or State Hluttaws, commencing on Friday, March 20, 2026.
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The National Defence and Security Council has announced the convening of the First Regular Session of the Third Region or State Hluttaw, to commence on Friday, March 20, 2026, in the respective Region or State Hluttaws. Invitations to attend this session will be dispatched to the Region or State Hluttaw representatives.
It’s announced that Region or State Hluttaw representatives, regardless of whether they have received their invitation letters, should report to their respective Hluttaws no earlier than Saturday, March 14, 2026, and no later than Sunday, March 15, 2026, in order to make necessary preparations for the session.
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The National Defence and Security Council has announced the convening of the First Regular Session of the Third Region or State Hluttaw, to commence on Friday, March 20, 2026, in the respective Region or State Hluttaws. Invitations to attend this session will be dispatched to the Region or State Hluttaw representatives.
It’s announced that Region or State Hluttaw representatives, regardless of whether they have received their invitation letters, should report to their respective Hluttaws no earlier than Saturday, March 14, 2026, and no later than Sunday, March 15, 2026, in order to make necessary preparations for the session.
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The Pyithu Hluttaw of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar issued an Announcement No. 1/2026 on February 23, 2026.
The Announcement states that in accordance with the provisions under Section 424, Section 123, Section 124 (b) of the Constitution of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, Section 37 of the Pyithu Hluttaw Law 2012, and By-law 3 of the Pyithu Hluttaw By-laws 2013, the Speaker of the Pyithu Hlutta hereby announces the convening of the First Regular Session of the Third Pyithu Hluttaw, to commence at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, (March 16, 2026), in Nay Pyi Taw.
This announcement has been signed and issued by Pyithu Hluttaw Speaker, U T Khun Myat.
The Pyithu Hluttaw of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar issued an Announcement No. 1/2026 on February 23, 2026.
The Announcement states that in accordance with the provisions under Section 424, Section 123, Section 124 (b) of the Constitution of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, Section 37 of the Pyithu Hluttaw Law 2012, and By-law 3 of the Pyithu Hluttaw By-laws 2013, the Speaker of the Pyithu Hlutta hereby announces the convening of the First Regular Session of the Third Pyithu Hluttaw, to commence at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, (March 16, 2026), in Nay Pyi Taw.
This announcement has been signed and issued by Pyithu Hluttaw Speaker, U T Khun Myat.
The National Defence and Security Council has announced that the First Regular Session of the Third Amyotha Hluttaw will commence at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at the Amyotha Hluttaw Meeting Hall in Nay Pyi Taw. Invitations to attend this session have been dispatched to the Amyotha Hluttaw representatives.
Accommodation arrangements in Nay Pyi Taw for Amyotha Hluttaw representatives have been made as follows: (a) For Amyotha Hluttaw representatives who will stay at the Nay Pyi Taw Development Committee Guest House: Nay Pyi Taw Development Committee Guest House (2), (b) For Amyotha Hluttaw representatives who will stay at the Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) Quarters: Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP), (c) For Amyotha Hluttaw representatives from the Tatmadaw: No. (3) Transit Camp (Ywar Thaw). The Office of the Amyotha Hluttaw has announced that Amyotha Hluttaw representatives, regardless of whether they have received their invitation letters, should report to the Amyotha Hluttaw Affairs Building I-19 in Nay Pyi Taw no earlier than Thursday, March 12, 2026, and no later than Friday, March 13, 2026, it’s learnt.
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The National Defence and Security Council has announced that the First Regular Session of the Third Amyotha Hluttaw will commence at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at the Amyotha Hluttaw Meeting Hall in Nay Pyi Taw. Invitations to attend this session have been dispatched to the Amyotha Hluttaw representatives.
Accommodation arrangements in Nay Pyi Taw for Amyotha Hluttaw representatives have been made as follows: (a) For Amyotha Hluttaw representatives who will stay at the Nay Pyi Taw Development Committee Guest House: Nay Pyi Taw Development Committee Guest House (2), (b) For Amyotha Hluttaw representatives who will stay at the Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) Quarters: Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP), (c) For Amyotha Hluttaw representatives from the Tatmadaw: No. (3) Transit Camp (Ywar Thaw). The Office of the Amyotha Hluttaw has announced that Amyotha Hluttaw representatives, regardless of whether they have received their invitation letters, should report to the Amyotha Hluttaw Affairs Building I-19 in Nay Pyi Taw no earlier than Thursday, March 12, 2026, and no later than Friday, March 13, 2026, it’s learnt.
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National Committee for the Prevention and Response to Sexual Violence in Conflict issued a statement on Saturday.
It stated that the UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence In Conflict issued a press release on 2 February 2026, entitled "UN Special Representative Pramila Patten Calls for Accountability as Sexual Violence continues Five Years After Myanmar Military Seized Power".
The Government of Myanmar, as a member of the United Nations, reaffirms its commitment and ongoing efforts to comply with international standards for the prevention of sexual violence in conflict. Myanmar society has a long-standing historical tradition and culture that rejects sexual violence in all its forms. Building on this foundation, the government is taking legal action to protect everyone, including women, men and LGBTQI+, from sexual violence.
The Tatmadaw and security forces have adopted a zero-tolerance policy towards any offence, including sexual violence, and all perpetrators will be prosecuted under the existing law.
In parallel with these legal measures, Myanmar has been continuously Implementing national-level initiatives, including the formation of committees, the implementation of prevention and response measures for sexual violence, and awareness-raising activities.
A National Committee, led by the Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement, was established in 2019 to prevent and respond to sexual violence in conflict. Sectoral national-level action plans are implemented annually. Furthermore, the Myanmar National Committee on Women, as well as regional, state, district, and township women's committees, have been formed to carry out women's development activities at the local level. As a national-level reporting mechanism to prevent sexual violence, a 4-digit (1556) helpline service, operating 24/7, was launched on 25 October 2022. From 2017 to January 2026, over 2,300 cases of sexual violence which are not conflict-related, have been received and investigated, with legal actions being taken.
Additionally, One Stop Women Support Centres (OSWSCs) have been operated across regions and states to provide comprehensive services and support to women who have experienced violence. Regarding the awareness-raising, talks, shows, and awareness sessions on the laws of war under the four Geneva Conventions and the protection of civilians, and the prevention of sexual violence have been conducted for officials from the Tatmadaw, Myanmar Police Force, and relevant ministries. Awareness initiatives on women's legal rights under the Penal Code, law relating to violence against women, and the prevention of sexual violence in conflict are carried out in regions and states.
They are continuously broadcast nationwide through state-owned media. The aforementioned actions reflect sustained efforts undertaken by successive governments and constitute clear evidence of Myanmar's commitment to combating sexual violence.
Nevertheless, the UN statement contains unverified information and relies on one-sided allegations from mechanisms such as the so-called Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar (IIMM). This appears to be politically motivated pressure intended to damage the State's prestige and image.
Therefore, Myanmar strongly objects and firmly rejects this statement. Myanmar remains committed to exerting its utmost efforts to safeguard the rights and safety of women and other vulnerable groups. Accordingly, Myanmar strongly urges the United Nations to issue only credible statements and to adopt a constructive approach towards member states.
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National Committee for the Prevention and Response to Sexual Violence in Conflict issued a statement on Saturday.
It stated that the UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence In Conflict issued a press release on 2 February 2026, entitled "UN Special Representative Pramila Patten Calls for Accountability as Sexual Violence continues Five Years After Myanmar Military Seized Power".
The Government of Myanmar, as a member of the United Nations, reaffirms its commitment and ongoing efforts to comply with international standards for the prevention of sexual violence in conflict. Myanmar society has a long-standing historical tradition and culture that rejects sexual violence in all its forms. Building on this foundation, the government is taking legal action to protect everyone, including women, men and LGBTQI+, from sexual violence.
The Tatmadaw and security forces have adopted a zero-tolerance policy towards any offence, including sexual violence, and all perpetrators will be prosecuted under the existing law.
In parallel with these legal measures, Myanmar has been continuously Implementing national-level initiatives, including the formation of committees, the implementation of prevention and response measures for sexual violence, and awareness-raising activities.
A National Committee, led by the Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement, was established in 2019 to prevent and respond to sexual violence in conflict. Sectoral national-level action plans are implemented annually. Furthermore, the Myanmar National Committee on Women, as well as regional, state, district, and township women's committees, have been formed to carry out women's development activities at the local level. As a national-level reporting mechanism to prevent sexual violence, a 4-digit (1556) helpline service, operating 24/7, was launched on 25 October 2022. From 2017 to January 2026, over 2,300 cases of sexual violence which are not conflict-related, have been received and investigated, with legal actions being taken.
Additionally, One Stop Women Support Centres (OSWSCs) have been operated across regions and states to provide comprehensive services and support to women who have experienced violence. Regarding the awareness-raising, talks, shows, and awareness sessions on the laws of war under the four Geneva Conventions and the protection of civilians, and the prevention of sexual violence have been conducted for officials from the Tatmadaw, Myanmar Police Force, and relevant ministries. Awareness initiatives on women's legal rights under the Penal Code, law relating to violence against women, and the prevention of sexual violence in conflict are carried out in regions and states.
They are continuously broadcast nationwide through state-owned media. The aforementioned actions reflect sustained efforts undertaken by successive governments and constitute clear evidence of Myanmar's commitment to combating sexual violence.
Nevertheless, the UN statement contains unverified information and relies on one-sided allegations from mechanisms such as the so-called Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar (IIMM). This appears to be politically motivated pressure intended to damage the State's prestige and image.
Therefore, Myanmar strongly objects and firmly rejects this statement. Myanmar remains committed to exerting its utmost efforts to safeguard the rights and safety of women and other vulnerable groups. Accordingly, Myanmar strongly urges the United Nations to issue only credible statements and to adopt a constructive approach towards member states.
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At the invitation of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, Mr. Sihasak Phuangketkeow, a Myanmar delegation led by U Than Swe, Union Minister for Foreign Affairs, currently on an official visit to Phuket, Thailand, held a retreat meeting with the Thai delegation led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs on 18 February.
During the meeting, both sides cordially exchanged views on further strengthening the existing ties of friendship and cooperation between Myanmar and Thailand. The two Ministers discussed ways to enhance multi-sectoral cooperation, including trade, investment, education, and public health.
They also deliberated on promoting people-to-people connectivity, including matters related to Myanmar migrant workers in Thailand. Furthermore, both sides discussed intensifying collaboration between the two countries, particularly in jointly combating of transnational crimes to enhance border security and stability, including illegal cross-border trade, online scams, human trafficking, and drug trafficking as well as strengthening cooperation in regional and international fora. Following the meeting, the Union Minister and delegation attended a working dinner hosted by the Thai Minister of Foreign Affairs.
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At the invitation of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, Mr. Sihasak Phuangketkeow, a Myanmar delegation led by U Than Swe, Union Minister for Foreign Affairs, currently on an official visit to Phuket, Thailand, held a retreat meeting with the Thai delegation led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs on 18 February.
During the meeting, both sides cordially exchanged views on further strengthening the existing ties of friendship and cooperation between Myanmar and Thailand. The two Ministers discussed ways to enhance multi-sectoral cooperation, including trade, investment, education, and public health.
They also deliberated on promoting people-to-people connectivity, including matters related to Myanmar migrant workers in Thailand. Furthermore, both sides discussed intensifying collaboration between the two countries, particularly in jointly combating of transnational crimes to enhance border security and stability, including illegal cross-border trade, online scams, human trafficking, and drug trafficking as well as strengthening cooperation in regional and international fora. Following the meeting, the Union Minister and delegation attended a working dinner hosted by the Thai Minister of Foreign Affairs.
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U Ko Ko Kyaw, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs received Dr. Thushara Fernando, WHO Representative to Myanmar who has completed his assignment, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Nay Pyi Taw on 18 February 2026.
During the meeting, they exchanged views on matters related to cooperation between Myanmar and WHO during his term in Myanmar as well as further activities of WHO in Myanmar.
Also present at the meeting were officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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U Ko Ko Kyaw, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs received Dr. Thushara Fernando, WHO Representative to Myanmar who has completed his assignment, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Nay Pyi Taw on 18 February 2026.
During the meeting, they exchanged views on matters related to cooperation between Myanmar and WHO during his term in Myanmar as well as further activities of WHO in Myanmar.
Also present at the meeting were officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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