NUG foreign minister meets Australian counterpart to discuss Myanmar crisis

Mizzima

The National Unity Government (NUG) announced that its Foreign Minister, Daw Zin Mar Aung, met with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong on 17 November at Parliament House in Canberra to discuss Myanmar affairs.

According to the NUG’s statement released on 20 November, the discussion covered humanitarian needs, transnational crimes, and regional peace and stability.

Mizzima contacted the NUG Foreign Minister and the NUG spokesperson via social media for further comment, but no response had been received at the time of reporting.

The NUG said Daw Zin Mar Aung briefed Minister Penny Wong on ongoing efforts and progress toward restoring democracy in Myanmar, priority issues related to civilian protection, and approaches for securing practical international assistance.

She also stressed the need to reject all processes aimed at entrenching military rule and presented the NUG’s roadmap toward an inclusive federal democratic union.

During the meeting, Daw Zin Mar Aung acknowledged Australia’s principles and practical role in the Indo-Pacific region and expressed gratitude for the Australian government’s support for global human rights.