Permanent Mission of India
New York
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Informal briefing of the UNGA by UN Special Envoy of the UNSG
on Myanmar, Julie Bishop

Statement by Mr. Raghoo Puri, First Secretary
19 June 2026

            Thank you Mr. President. We have heard the statement by UN Secretary General’s Special Envoy on Myanmar, H.E. Ms. Julie Bishop very carefully.  We support the efforts of the UNSG’s Special Envoy and continue to work closely with ASEAN under the Five-Point Consensus.

            As an immediate neighbor sharing over 1600 km of land border with Myanmar, our affinity for the friendly people of Myanmar is natural. Our two countries share deep seated civilisational, religious and people-to-people ties. We continue to accord the highest priority to the restoration of peace and stability in the country. India remains committed to supporting Myanmar’s transition towards inclusive and federal democracy and continues to underline that the solution has to be Myanmar-led and Myanmar-owned.

            We note the deteriorating humanitarian and security situation in Myanmar and have consistently called for immediate cessation of violence, release of political detainees, provision of humanitarian assistance and return to normalcy. We remain concerned over the impact of this situation along our shared border in the form of influx of thousands of persons into our North Eastern states as well as increase in transnational narcotic crimes, cyber crimes and human trafficking.

            Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing has recently visited India. It was an opportunity for the Indian leadership to impress upon him the importance of these concerns as well as have a discussion on security related issues, border management, development assistance, trade and commerce, and fostering people-to-people exchanges. India’s Prime Minister conveyed support for Myanmar-led efforts towards achieving peace, stability, national reconciliation and socio-economic development. We also offered continued assistance and cooperation, based on mutual respect and friendly relations between the two countries. The ongoing fighting has led to more than 80,000 Myanmar nationals taking shelter in India.

            India will stay steadfast in prioritizing people-centric initiatives as a neighbor and development partner of Myanmar. We encourage the international community to work together to support the people of Myanmar and facilitate a return to peace.

I thank You.

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