Quad Leaders’ Joint Statement

Announcement No. (8/ 2023)
May 21, 2023

The Republic of the Union of Myanmar, as represented by the National Unity Government,  welcomes Quad Leaders’ address of Myanmar in their Joint Statement issued on 20 May 2023.

Quad Leaders affirmed their support for inclusive democracy in Myanmar, while expressing  deep concern at the ‘deteriorating situation’. They also called for an immediate cessation of  violence, for the release of all arbitrarily detained persons, for unhindered humanitarian access,  and for the full implementation of the ASEAN Five-Point Consensus.

Quad Leaders have therefore assigned themselves a key role on Myanmar. This fits with their ‘steadfast commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific’ that is inclusive, resilient, peaceful and  stable.

Australia, India, Japan and the United States should strengthen their collective engagement on  Myanmar by providing direct humanitarian assistance, by bolstering the National Unity  Government and its ethnic partners, by pushing for ASEAN progress, and by taking punitive  action against the illegal military junta as a threat to peace, stability and security.

The National Unity Government earlier issued a statement on the G7 Hiroshima Leaders’  Communiqué that set out a series of actions that the G7 should take. These proposals apply  equally to the Quad and offer a blueprint for coordinated action, including through an “ASEAN  Plus” approach.