Soe Min Htike Co. Ltd.

The United States Department of the Treasury designated Soe Min Htike between 2013-2016 as one of three Myanmar entities involved in arms trade with DPRK. It's a procurement agent for Myanmar’s Directorate of Defence Industries, specializing in importing foreign supplies for over three decades. The UN Panel of Experts concludes it attempted to transfer prohibited nuclear-related items.

This entity was potentially recommended in the UN Panel of Experts February 2016 report. Recommendation 7 (p. 70) of the report states: ""In accordance with paragraph 12 of resolution 2087 (2013) and paragraph 27 of resolution 2094 (2013), the Panel recommends that the Committee designate individuals and entities that have violated the relevant resolutions and/or have assisted in the evasion of sanctions (see confidential annex 109)." As indicated by the recommendation, the annex containing the list of recommended entities, individuals or vessels is confidential. However, Paragraph 61 (p. 28-29) elaborates: "[...] The Panel concludes that Soe Min Htike was involved in the attempted transfer as the consignee of prohibited nuclear-related items."