NUG-funded payments secure Myanmar’s UN voting rights through 2026

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Ambassador U Kyaw Moe Tun, Myanmar’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations,confirmed that Myanmar will maintain its voting rights in the UN General Assembly through the endof 2026.

This status was secured after the National Unity Government (NUG) assumed responsibility forsettling the country’s membership dues, totalling approximately US$1,000,000 since the 2021military coup.

In an interview with PVTV, the Ambassador explained that minimum required payments have beenmade on three separate occasions to prevent Myanmar from falling into arrears. Under UNregulations, a member state loses its voting power if it fails to pay contributions for two consecutiveyears.

The initial payment of over US$300,000 was drawn from existing funds held by the PermanentMission, while subsequent payments for 2024 and 2025 were funded by public contributionsthrough the NUG.

Ambassador U Kyaw Moe Tun emphasized that maintaining these rights is a strategic necessity forthe revolutionary movement. By keeping its seat and vote, the Mission effectively blocks the militaryjunta from gaining official UN recognition, allows for the direct rebuttal of junta misinformation, andensures the voice of the Myanmar people is heard on the global stage.

Despite the successful payments, the Permanent Mission in New York continues to operate understrict austerity measures, keeping expenditures to a minimum while focusing on strengtheninginternational representation during the ongoing revolutionary period.