United States Mission to
the United Nations
September 30, 2025
Charles Harder
Special Envoy for Best Future Generations
New York, New York
AS PREPARED
Thank you, Chair. Thank you, to the President of the General Assembly, and all speakers today.
The United States expresses its support for Rohingya and other Myanmar minorities who have been victims of repression and violence. Survivors of that persecution are here with us today. I commend their bravery in speaking out.
Thank you, Chair. Thank you, to the President of the General Assembly, and all speakers today.
The United States expresses its support for Rohingya and other Myanmar minorities who have been victims of repression and violence. Survivors of that persecution are here with us today. I commend their bravery in speaking out.
We thank the Government of Bangladesh, as they have shown generosity and compassion in hosting Rohingya refugees, many of whom fled a campaign of genocide and crimes against humanity perpetrated by Myanmar’s military.
We also thank Thailand for its steadfast partnership, including its recent decision to grant Myanmar refugees permission to work.
Unfortunately, Myanmar’s military regime continues to escape accountability for their atrocities. They continue to oppress minorities, bomb civilians, and use child soldiers.
We are deeply concerned about reports of ongoing atrocities and forced displacement, particularly in Rakhine State. We call on all armed actors – including the military regime and the Arakha Army – to protect civilians, allow humanitarian access, and adhere to international humanitarian law.
Despite ASEAN and UN efforts to create conditions for dialogue, violence and instability have only worsened.
The regime is moving ahead with an election plan that excludes the most popular and representative political parties. This plan will not address the legitimate aspirations of Myanmar’s ethnic groups. We reject these elections under current conditions.
Our goal is a future in which all people of Myanmar can live in safety, dignity, and peace. Our focus now should be on a ceasefire, a genuine dialogue, which is critical to shape the country’s future.
In the meantime, the United States has been committed to international effort to provide humanitarian assistance for Rohingya refugees.
This is not a burden the United States will bear indefinitely; it is long past time for other governments and actors in the region to develop sustainable solutions for Rohingya.
All nations, organizations, and private donors must step forward and share the burden by increasing their contributions. The scale and complexity of this crisis make it clear that no single country or entity can do it alone.
To underscore the U.S. commitment in saving lives and providing critical assistance where needed, today I am announcing our intent to provide more than $60 million in assistance for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh. With this, we expect meaningful policy changes by Bangladesh to allow livelihood opportunities and by aid organizations to increase cost efficiency.
Increased contributions are vital to ensure dignity, safety, and hope for vulnerable populations. This is fundamentally not a responsibility of the U.S., and we will not be the primary provider of assistance while others sit by.
We must review assistance to eliminate overlap, inefficiencies, and redundancies. We must maximize local solutions and minimize expensive overhead costs.
Burden-sharing and increasing efficiency are strategic necessities. By working together, the international community can strengthen collective efforts to address the root causes of displacement, support durable solutions, and prevent further instability in the region.
The United States will continue to support the people of Myanmar, including Rohingya and other minorities. We urge other donors to join us in this effort.
We also thank Thailand for its steadfast partnership, including its recent decision to grant Myanmar refugees permission to work.
Unfortunately, Myanmar’s military regime continues to escape accountability for their atrocities. They continue to oppress minorities, bomb civilians, and use child soldiers.
We are deeply concerned about reports of ongoing atrocities and forced displacement, particularly in Rakhine State. We call on all armed actors – including the military regime and the Arakha Army – to protect civilians, allow humanitarian access, and adhere to international humanitarian law.
Despite ASEAN and UN efforts to create conditions for dialogue, violence and instability have only worsened.
The regime is moving ahead with an election plan that excludes the most popular and representative political parties. This plan will not address the legitimate aspirations of Myanmar’s ethnic groups. We reject these elections under current conditions.
Our goal is a future in which all people of Myanmar can live in safety, dignity, and peace. Our focus now should be on a ceasefire, a genuine dialogue, which is critical to shape the country’s future.
In the meantime, the United States has been committed to international effort to provide humanitarian assistance for Rohingya refugees.
This is not a burden the United States will bear indefinitely; it is long past time for other governments and actors in the region to develop sustainable solutions for Rohingya.
All nations, organizations, and private donors must step forward and share the burden by increasing their contributions. The scale and complexity of this crisis make it clear that no single country or entity can do it alone.
To underscore the U.S. commitment in saving lives and providing critical assistance where needed, today I am announcing our intent to provide more than $60 million in assistance for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh. With this, we expect meaningful policy changes by Bangladesh to allow livelihood opportunities and by aid organizations to increase cost efficiency.
Increased contributions are vital to ensure dignity, safety, and hope for vulnerable populations. This is fundamentally not a responsibility of the U.S., and we will not be the primary provider of assistance while others sit by.
We must review assistance to eliminate overlap, inefficiencies, and redundancies. We must maximize local solutions and minimize expensive overhead costs.
Burden-sharing and increasing efficiency are strategic necessities. By working together, the international community can strengthen collective efforts to address the root causes of displacement, support durable solutions, and prevent further instability in the region.
The United States will continue to support the people of Myanmar, including Rohingya and other minorities. We urge other donors to join us in this effort.
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