Burma continues to hold a special place in the hearts of British people, says British Embassy.

The British Embassy in Yangon on Monday affirmed no change in its relations with Myanmar despite the United Kingdom's vote to leave the European Union. 

In the statement released yesterday, the embassy said that while the process to depart the EU would be carried out by the new government, the UK’s place in the world remains the same: the UK would continue to be a member of the G20, a G7 nation, a permanent member of the UN Security Council and a member of NATO.  The UK would continue to be a top 10 world economy, outward-orientated, innovative and committed to a rules-based international system, it said. 

"Most importantly, we will continue to be a close friend to Burma as it strengthens democracy, civilian government and an open economy.  We are one of its greatest development partners, and our businesses and institutions are building significant ties.  Burma continues to hold a special place in the hearts of British people.”

At a briefing last week prior to the June 23 vote in the UK, Andrew Patrick, ambassador of the United Kingdom to Myanmar, said his country's referendum on leaving the EU would not have a negative impact on Myanmar.

"The decision will be made by the people of the UK. Whatever the outcome, the UK will continue to support this country and to work very closely with the country," said Patrick.

Popular

The greenwashing of destruction: Legal action as Raja Ampat’s last hope

US-Iran nuclear talks in Oman cancelled

Rights group call for probe into alleged extrajudicial killing in Nduga