Union of Myanmar
Ambassador Kyaw Tint Swe
Myanmar has never been an electedmember of the United Nations Security Council. Kyaw Tint Swe has servedas Myanmar’sPermanent Representative to the UN since April 9, 2001. The following is excerptedfrom remarks by Ambassador Swe during the January 12, 2007, debate on thesituation in Myanmarduring the 5,619th meeting of the UN Security Council. The Security Council shouldbe proud of what transpired today. If there is a justifiable occasion for apermanent member to cast a negative vote, this is certainly the occasion. Weare gratified that two permanent members — both of whom know full well theactual situation of my country and…
