In response to the coup d'etat that occurred in Myanmar, the UN Security Council issued a statement on the 4th calling for the immediate release of state counselor Aung San Suu Kyi, but criticism of the coup d'etat requested by Western countries Was not included, and the difference between the positions of Europe, the United States and China became clear.
The Security Council, which has been privately discussing how to deal with Myanmar since the 2nd, issued a statement to the media on the 4th by UN Ambassador Woodward of the United Kingdom.
The statement first stated that "the Myanmar military has announced a state of emergency and expressed serious concern about the unilateral detention of Mr. Shu Qi and others," and called for the immediate release of all.
He called on the military to return to civilian rule, saying, "We emphasize the need to support Myanmar's democratic transition to power and encourage dialogue and reconciliation in line with the will of the people."
However, the statement did not include the criticism of the coup d'etat claimed by Western countries.
Meanwhile, the UN representative of China, which has a close relationship with the Myanmar military, issued another statement saying that "the Security Council's statement included respect for Myanmar's sovereignty," saying that Europe and the United States are looking to increase pressure on the Myanmar military. I restrained it.
Although the Security Council has shown unity by calling for the release of Shu Qi and others, the statement to the press is low on the level of the statement, highlighting the difference in position between the West and China.