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Beginning in 1971 Myanmar transformed
its independent and non-aligned Foreign Policy to
an independent and active Foreign Policy. The State
Law and Order Restoration Council , by its Declaration
3/88 of 18.9.88 promulgated that it would continue
to adhere to the independent and active foreign policy.In
practising its Independent and Active Foreign Policy,
Myanmar will not align itself with any bloc on international
issues except to consistently stand on the side that
is right.Myanmar also actively participates in activities
for world peace; opposes war, imperialism and colonialsm;
and maintains friendly relations with all countries. |
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Myanmar practises the Independent and
Active Foreign Policy in accordance with the following
principles: |
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respect of and adherence
to the principle of equality among peoples and among
nations and the Five Principles of Peaceful Co-existence; |
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taking a non-aligned, independent and
just stand in international issues; |
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maintaining friendly relations with
all nations, and good-neighbourly relations with neighbouring
countries; |
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continued support of, and active participation
in, the United Nations and its affiliated organisations; |
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pursuance of mutually beneficial bilateral
and multilateral cooperation programmes; |
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regional consultation and beneficial
cooperation in regional economic and social affairs; |
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active participation in the maintenance
of international peace and security and the creation
of an equitable economic order and opposition to imperialism,
colonialism, intervention, aggression and hegemonism; |
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acceptance of foreign assistance which
is beneficial to national development, provided there
are no strings attached; |
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