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14 July 2022
The State Administration Council was likely to expel the British ambassador to Myanmar due to his contempt for Myanmar, Political Observer U Ye Tun told the CNI News.
On 13 July, British ambassador Mr. Pete Vowels said on Twitter that he was pressured to leave the country.
U Ye Tun told the CNI, “He came to Myanmar after being appointed as the ambassador but he refused to present his credentials to Myanmar. This amounted to contempt for the country and did not comply with the provisions for appointment of ambassadors under the Geneva Convention. So, it was assumed that he showed contempt for the country.
“Sad & Sorry to have been forced by the Junta to leave but glae we didn’t cave to pressure to legitimize their coup,” Mr. Pete Vowels tweeted.
Tweets of British Ambassador Mr. Pete Vowels.
After the Tatmadaw took over power on 1st February 2021, both the SAC and the opposition group tried to be recognized and the British ambassador had to leave the country as a result of the recognition struggle, Political Analyst U Sai Tun Aung Lwin told the CNI.
He said, “It was found that powerful countries have differing views on how to treat the country and on the other hand, countries are concerned that they recognize the legitimacy of either group to a certain extent. The British diplomat was first sent to Myanmar as an ambassador but they were concerned that appointment of the ambassador amounted to recognizing the junta’s legitimacy. When such concerns were raised, the diplomat’s rank was lowered to charge de affairs. At first, he was not allowed to enter the country when he was appointed as an ambassador in July 2021. Later, he was allowed to enter the country and forced to leave. He was a victim of the battle for legitimacy.”
Mr. Pete Vowels served as the British ambassador to Myanmar as of August 2021.
The British government has imposed targeted sanctions on the SAC for ousting the civilian government
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14 July 2022
Possibilities of cooperation to satisfy the fuel demand of Myanmar were discussed between PJSA Tatneft CEO Mr Nail Ultatovich Maganove and Chairman of State Administration Council Senior General Min Aung Hlaing.
The discussions were held at Kazan in the Republic of Tatarstan in the Russian Federation on 13th July.
During the meeting, the SAC chairman discussed measures taken to satisfy the fuel demand in Myanmar and possibilities of long-term cooperation with Tatneft for oil and gas investment.
The SAC chairman also met with Head of State of the Republic of Tatarstan Mr. Nurgaliyevch Minnikhanov and discussed cooperation in trade and investment promotion, exploitation of oil and gas, construction of factories and workshops, maintenance of machinery, industrial development, education, economy, health and various sectors, according to the SAC.
Currently, the demand for fuel oil is growing and prices are rising. The public has to face difficulties including severe shortages.
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13 July 2022
As eight sailors, who tested positive for coronavirus, from Rakhine-Bangladesh border trade have recovered from COVID-19, border trade was not affected.
As various measures under different restrictions for prevention of COVID-19 have been taken at Sittway Border Trade Camp since the resumption of border trade, the current outbreak will not have an impact on border trade, Rakhine State Federation of Chambers and Commerce Chairman U Tin Aung Oo told the CNI News.
U Tin Aung Oo said, “The outbreak has not affected border trade so far. This is mainly because we have taken various measures for prevention of COVID-19 as much as we can since border trade resumed in late 2021. Those who return from Bangladesh are required to be placed under quarantine. They were required to stay under quarantine for ten days previously. Now, we place them three days under quarantine. As we took such measures and tested them, we were able to separate and give treatments to those who tested positive for coronavirus. So, we have not seen any impact of the current outbreak on border trade at border trade camps so far.”
A quarantine centre in Bangladesh-Rakhine border trade zone.
Two vessel crew recently tested positive for coronavirus and a total of eight crew members have tested positive for COVID-19 in July.
Those who recently tested positive do not suffer serious symptoms and were hospitalized just for patient monitoring and border trade activities are being carried out as usual.
Currently, only those who have been vaccinated are allowed to engage in border trade in Rakhine State while those who return from Bangladesh are required to be placed under quarantine and to receive tests, Assistant Director Dr. Soe Win Paing of Rakhine State Public Health Department told the CNI News.
“We allow only those who have been vaccinated to engage in border trade. All those who engage in border trade including company staff, crew members, loading and unloading labourers at entry points like Mingan port are required to submit their vaccine certificates. We take such measures. When they return from other countries, they are required to be placed under quarantine in accordance with rules and regulations. When they are under quarantine, we test them for COVID-19. So, we were able to identify those who were infected,” he said.
Bangladesh-Rakhine border trade.
As it is impossible to say whether recent outbreaks were caused by Omicron or new variants of Omicron in Sittwe due to lack of equipment, samples have to be sent to Yangon, according to Dr Soe Win Paing.
To prevent impacts of COVID-19 on border trade, the Ministry of Health and Republic of Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry are cooperating for COVID-19 prevention measures.
The RUMFCCI has urged merchants, crew members and loading and unloading workers to cooperate with authorities by observing restrictions.
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13 July 2022
The withdrawal of the Kachin Political Intrim Coordination Team (KPICT) as a permanent member from the National Unity Consultative Council (NUCC) undermined the Spring Revolution, political analyst U Than Soe Naing told the CNI News.
As the NUCC serves as an advisory body for the Spring Revolution, issues should be resolved through negotiation, he urged.
U Than Soe Naing told the CNI, “ I have nothing unusual to say but such withdrawals undermine the Spring Revolution. So, we have nothing to do but to request all stakeholders to concertedly prevent such incidents. It seems that they had differences of opinion. However, an advisory body that serves as a comprehensive united front is a force we need. Unity is important. As the terms such as withdrawals and departures make the public sad. So, I have nothing to do but to request all stakeholders to renegotiate, cooperate and to be united by taking the feelings of the public into consideration.