New Zealand cut ties with the Myanmar government No importers
Date 09 Feb. 2021 at 1:30 p.m.
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Prime Minister of New Zealand announced the suspension of political and military ties with Myanmar. Ready to prohibit military leaders from entering New Zealand
On Feb.9, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced the suspension of political and military contact with the Myanmar government. Including prohibiting Myanmar’s military leaders from entering the country This was the first country to move about international activities after the coup in Myanmar.
Ardern stated that “We will do what we can from here. In New Zealand “, adding that “After years of trying to establish democracy in Myanmar I think all New Zealanders will be saddened to see what happened in the last few days, led by the military.
New Zealand also called on the international community to condemn what happened in Myanmar. He stated that he wanted the UN Human Rights Council to hold a special meeting to discuss the situation in Myanmar.
New Zealand aid programs in Myanmar, valued at approximately US $ 30.5 million annually, will continue. They are confident that the aid will not be under the control of the junta.
The United States has come up with criticism after the Myanmar military declares martial law and bans people from joining together, stressing that the US will stand with the people of Myanmar and support the right to peaceful protest. As well as supporting a democratically elected government
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