Relationship dossier
Myanmar
Spain
Relationship assessment
Spain has opposed Myanmar’s military takeover through condemnation and support for EU measures; Myanmar’s specific policy toward Spain is unclear.
Myanmar toward Spain
Not assessedSpain toward Myanmar
-20Spain has condemned Myanmar’s 2021 military coup and supported European Union restrictive measures against the country’s military authorities.
Overall relationship
Not assessedHow to read these scores
Scores are rough judgments, not objective measurements or current verification. Directional scores describe government policy and conduct, not public opinion. The overall score is an independent estimate, never an average.
- −100
- Extreme sustained hostility
- −50
- Substantially adversarial
- 0
- Mixed or neutral, supported by knowledge
- +50
- Substantially cooperative
- +100
- Exceptionally close sustained partnership
“Not assessed” means there is no recorded score. Pair existence makes no claim about diplomatic recognition or established relations.
Relationship context
Overview
Spain has aligned with European Union measures against Myanmar’s military authorities and has condemned the 2021 military coup, including calls for the restoration of democratic rule and the release of detained political figures. Information about Myanmar’s government conduct specifically toward Spain is insufficient to assess that aspect of the relationship.
Areas of tension
- Spain’s condemnation of Myanmar’s military takeover and support for EU measures against military authorities.
Key developments
Spain joined the European Union’s response condemning Myanmar’s military coup and supporting restrictive measures against those responsible.
Major uncertainties
- The scope of direct Myanmar–Spain government cooperation is unclear.
- The extent of Spain’s bilateral implementation of European Union measures is unclear.