Thailand Congratulates Myanmar on Its Successful By-Election

(03/04/2012)

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a statement saying that Thailand congratulated the government and the people of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar for the successful and smooth by-elections on 1 April 2012. According to the statement, issued on April 2, Thailand commends the Myanmar government for its sincere and earnest efforts in this regard, in particular the invitation of international representatives to observe the by-election, which underscored the expressed commitment by the Myanmar government to conduct the by-election in a free and fair manner. This is truly an important milestone in the process of democratization and national reconciliation in Myanmar. Thailand also encourages all parties in Myanmar to build upon this achievement and continue working together toward further progress. The statement also says that Thailand reaffirms its strong commitment to support Myanmar in its reforms and development efforts. Thailand calls on the international community to do its part by promptly responding in a meaningful manner to the reforms achieved during the past year, particularly by lifting sanctions, so as to support ongoing reforms in Myanmar for the benefit of its people.