Soon after the end of World War II, United Nations Myanmar was founded on 24 October 1945 to create a peaceful and prosperous world. Three months after regaining independence, Myanmar (Burma) nation applied for membership of the world organization. With unanimous approval of the U.N Security Council and General Assembly, Nation Myanmar became the 58th the member of the United Nations on 19th April 1948.
Strictly adhering to the purpose and principles enshrined in the
United Nations Charter, Myanmar (Burma) has actively participated in the General Assembly sessions and other meetings held under the auspices of the United Nations. The leader of Myanmar delegation, Minister for foreign Affairs, has made statements at annual General Assembly sessions. The statements included Myanmar's stance and view on international issues as well as changes and development taking place in Myanmar, its policies and programs so as to inform the world of Myanmar's situation. The Vice-Chairman of the state Peace and Development Council General Assembly marking the fiftieth Anniversary of the United Nations Day in 1995.
Nation Myanmar is also working in cooperation with specialized U.N agencies and Porgrammes. They are the International Labour Organization (ILO), Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), U.N Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization(UNESCO), World Health Organization (WHO), International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), World Postal Union, International Telegraph Union (ITU), World Meteorological Organization (WMO), International Maritime Organization (IMO), International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA),General Agreement on Tariff and Trade (GATT) United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO).
United Nation Myanmar has also been cooperating with UN agencies such as the United Nations Children's fund (UNICEF), United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and United Nations Drug Control Programme (UNDCP).
Nation Myanmar has dutifully provided its share of financial contribution every year to the United Nations-one of the duties every member nation must discharge dutifully and conscientiously.