Myanmar Coup: Russia And China Call For Independent And Resolution Of Internal Crisis

Myanmar military anti-coup protests. (Twitter / @ HsuChiKo1)

JAKATA - China and Russia both voiced concern over the conditions that were happening in Myanmar, as the death toll continued to increase in the anti-coup demonstrations by the Myanmar military.

This statement was issued after a meeting between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Guilin, China since Monday this week.

Both Wang Yi and Sergei Lavrov, both voiced support to all warring parties in Myanmar, to find a political solution to the current crisis in accordance with the constitution and applicable law, reported The Irrawaddy.

Wang Yi and Sergei Lavrov also called on the Myanmar military regime as well as military anti-coup protesters alike to refrain from avoiding further conflict and bloodshed.

Both also asked all parties to work on solving the Myanmar crisis independently, without involving foreign parties from outside Myanmar. The goal is to prevent external powers from taking advantage of the current crisis. Meanwhile, the anti-coup mass of the Myanmar military regime wants the United Nations (UN) to be present in Myanmar soon.

"Beijing will try to achieve reconciliation by involving all parties concerned," said Wang Yi.

"Reports of increased casualties among civilians are worrisome. And, the Russian authorities are considering the possibility of suspending military cooperation with Myanmar," the Russian spokesman said.

Previously, China and Russia drew criticism for failing to condemn the takeover of power by the Myanmar military regime, as well as blocking a UN Security Council resolution condemning the February 1 coup with a Veto. The Chinese and Russian embassies in Yangon were also the targets of disillusioned mass protests.

As of Wednesday March 24, at least 275 people have died during Myanmar's military anti-coup rallies, according to the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP).

Myanmar Coup. The VOI editorial team continues to monitor the political situation in one of the ASEAN member countries. Casualties from civilians continue to fall. Readers can follow the news surrounding the Myanmar military coup by tapping on this link.