
France–Myanmar relations
France-Myanmar relations are the bilateral relations between Myanmar and France. Relations began in the early 18th century, as the French East India Company was attempting to extend its influence into Southeast Asia. France has an embassy in Yangon and Myanmar has an embassy in Paris.
Modern relations[edit]
Since the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état, the French Government has strongly condemned the ruling junta and "the systematic dismantling of the rule of law in Burma that has taken place since the coup d'état.".[32]
On June, 7, 2022 Myanmar's junta expressed strong displeasure at a French embassy statement calling it an "illegitimate military regime", warning of potential harm to bilateral relations.[33]
In September 2023, France pledges to support international efforts for justice and accountability in the Gambia v. Myanmar case at the International Court of Justice.[34]
Economic relations[edit]
Trade between France and Myanmar has increased significantly since 2012: French exports to Myanmar rose from €19 million in 2012 to €129 million in 2017 and imports from €66.1 million to €224 million. In 2018, France was the 12th largest investor in Myanmar.[35]
In January 2022, French oil giant TotalEnergies announced it would be withdrawing from Myanmar over "worsening human rights abuses".[36][37]