April 10, 2025

NAY PYI TAW – Myanmar’s Deputy Prime Minister and Union Minister for Foreign Affairs, U Than Swe, met with Ms. Julie Bishop, Special Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General on Myanmar, on 9 April at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Nay Pyi Taw.

According to an official social media post by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), the meeting focused on coordination between Myanmar and the United Nations, particularly regarding humanitarian assistance and response efforts following the recent devastating earthquake.

Ms. Bishop conveyed her deep condolences and sympathy for the victims of the Mandalay earthquake, which resulted in significant loss of life and property. She reiterated the UN's commitment to supporting the affected communities.

While the MOFA statement did not provide further details of the meeting, it emphasized that both parties discussed the importance of timely and effective aid delivery to those impacted by the disaster.

As of the latest figures released by the State Administration Council (SAC) on the evening of 9 April, the earthquake has claimed 3,649 lives, injured 5,018 individuals, and left 145 people missing.

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