Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Yangon, Myanmar :: Foreign Policy : The Five Principles of Peaceful Co-existence

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In 1954 Myanmar, China and India, during Chinese Premier Chou En Lai’s visit to India and Myanmar expounded the Five Principles of Peaceful Co-existence. Accordingly, on 28.6.1954 China and India signed in New Delhi and on 29.6.1954 Myanmar and China signed in Yangon, agreements to adhere to these Five Principles of Peaceful Co-existence. The Five Principles of Peaceful Co-existence are:

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mutual respect for each other’s territorial integrity and sovereignty;

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to abide by mutual non-agression;

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non-interference in each other’s internal affairs;

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respect for mutual equality and to work for mutual benefit; and

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peaceful co-existence

The above Five Principles of Peaceful Co-existence still steadfastly remain the main cornerstone of Myanmar Foreign Policy.

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In matters of world affairs and international issues, in line with the principles and purposes of the United Nations and on the basis of the principles of Peaceful Co-existence, Myanmar has acted as follows;

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actively participating in United Nations activities in accordance with its own basic principle;

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consistently supporting disarmament;

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opposing arms race, production and sales;

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supporting national liberation movements;

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supporting decolonialization;

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opposing aggression of imperialists;

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opposing colonialism, apartheid and racial discrimination;

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supporting efforts to ensure world peace; and

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opposing aggressive imperialistic wars.

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