UK in Myanmar 🇬🇧

The official X account of the British Embassy in Myanmar.

[Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office @FCDOGovUK]

This is how the UK is supporting the response to the flash flooding on the Nepal-China border.

[UK in Myanmar 🇬🇧 @ukinmyanmar]

Nine years after the Myanmar military's violent attacks on the Rohingya people, communities continue to face significant challenges.

The UK remains committed to securing accountability and justice for human rights violations in Myanmar, wherever they occur.

Full statement 🔽

[UK in Myanmar 🇬🇧 @ukinmyanmar]

This #WorldHumanitarianDay, the UK pays tribute to the courage, resilience, and dedication of humanitarian aid workers and communities across #Myanmar that continue to lead humanitarian efforts under exceptionally difficult circumstances.

[UK in Myanmar 🇬🇧 @ukinmyanmar]

The UK and ASEAN are stronger when we work together.

[UK Mission to ASEAN @ukmissionasean]

🎉 Happy #ASEANDay!

As the newest member of the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF), the UK looks forward to deepening cooperation with ASEAN and regional partners on the issues that matter most to our shared future.

#UKASEAN5 #ARF #PartnershipForTheFuture #AdvancingTogether

[UK in Myanmar 🇬🇧 @ukinmyanmar]

On this day 38 years ago, the people of #Myanmar called for democracy and respect for human rights.

The spirit of the 1988 pro-democracy uprising endures today. The UK stands in solidarity with the people of Myanmar in their determination for a peaceful and democratic future.

[Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office @FCDOGovUK]

Minister for the Indo-Pacific's statement on the International Committee of the Red Cross' meeting with Aung San Suu Kyi ⬇️

[UK in Myanmar 🇬🇧 @ukinmyanmar]

Building on five years as an @ASEAN Dialogue Partner, the UK has been accepted as the 28th member of the ASEAN Regional Forum – further deepening our cooperation on shared defence and security challenges 👇

#UKASEAN5 #AdvancingTogether @ukmissionasean

[UK Mission to ASEAN @ukmissionasean]

Key milestones for the UK–ASEAN partnership in Manila:
✅ ASEAN–UK Plan of Action 2027–2031 adopted
✅ UK joins the ARF as its 28th participant
✅ Joint Statement on the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific adopted.

#UKASEAN5 #AdvancingTogether

[UK in Myanmar 🇬🇧 @ukinmyanmar]

🇬🇧The UK is proud to support @LIFTfund's work in empowering communities and local enterprises across Myanmar, helping to build inclusive livelihoods and a more resilient future.

[United Nations in Myanmar @UNinMyanmar]

Building resilience across Myanmar - one harvest, one crop, and one business at a time.

Through @LIFTfund communities are strengthening food security, sustainable livelihoods, and climate resilience for a stronger future.

🔗 https://t.co/FVsaBjab5Y

[UK Mission to ASEAN @ukmissionasean]

Newly appointed Foreign Secretary @Ed_Miliband is travelling to Manila for the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting, highlighting the UK's commitment to ASEAN and the Indo-Pacific.

From climate action to regional security, we're #AdvancingTogether.

#UKASEAN5

[UK in Myanmar 🇬🇧 @ukinmyanmar]

"It is a great honour and privilege to have been appointed by the Prime Minister to serve as Foreign Secretary."

Read Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband's first speech in full ⬇️

[UK in Myanmar 🇬🇧 @ukinmyanmar]

Today marks 79 years since General Aung San and eight other martyrs were assassinated.

The British Embassy Yangon stands with the people of #Myanmar in honouring those who gave their lives for their country, and in solidarity with their hopes for peace, democracy and freedom.

[Seema Malhotra MP @SeemaMalhotra1]

This heartbreaking news underscores the need for a safe and sustainable future for the Rohingya people.

The UK continues to provide lifesaving humanitarian support to Rohingya communities and the most vulnerable in Myanmar, to mitigate the impact of and advocate for an end to the conflict.

[UK in Myanmar 🇬🇧 @ukinmyanmar]

And beyond the business? They're quietly shifting perceptions in their community — showing neighbours, customers, and critics alike what LGBT+ people can achieve when given the opportunity.

[UK in Myanmar 🇬🇧 @ukinmyanmar]

🏳️‍🌈This pride month, meet ten LGBT+ entrepreneurs in #Myanmar turning cotton threads into a thriving cottage business — and quietly changing their community along the way. Read their story below. 🧵🧵👇

🇬🇧The UK is proud to support inclusive livelihoods in Myanmar.

[UK in Myanmar 🇬🇧 @ukinmyanmar]

Pooling their resources, skills, and creativity to build something truly their own, their small cottage business is thriving. They design their own patterns, and each member takes multiple roles from production and quality control to marketing and accounting.

[UK in Myanmar 🇬🇧 @ukinmyanmar]

Living in a region cut off by conflict and economic hardship, they spotted an opportunity in something simple and local — weaving. With support from a UK-funded project, these ten LGBT individuals came together to form a cottage weaving business.

[UK in Myanmar 🇬🇧 @ukinmyanmar]

In #Myanmar, survivors of conflict related sexual violence face lasting harm and severe barriers to care.

🇬🇧The UK is acting —
✅providing safe spaces and clinical support
✅GBV prevention activities reaching 215,000+ people
✅collecting evidence for future accountability

[Chris Elmore MP @CPJElmore]

As the new UK Special Envoy for Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict, I will work with survivors to help ensure their voices shape global action.

Our International Coalition to end Violence against Women and Girls is bringing countries together to end violence, everywhere.

[Seema Malhotra MP @SeemaMalhotra1]

On her 81st birthday, Aung San Suu Kyi remains detained and isolated. As human rights violations continue in Myanmar, the UK calls for her and all those arbitrarily detained to be freed.

[UK in Myanmar 🇬🇧 @ukinmyanmar]

Together, we are building stronger partnerships that deliver real impact across the Indo-Pacific.

[Seema Malhotra MP @SeemaMalhotra1]

Why does working with the Indo-Pacific matter for the UK?

Find out more from my recent visit ⬇️