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In response to press queries, the MFA spokesman said :
"Our understanding is that the question of Myanmar's attendance at ASEM II in London does not arise. There has been no decision taken on new membership for ASEM II, which has to be decided by consensus. Until a decision is taken, the membership of ASEM II in London will be the same as that of ASEM I in Bangkok."
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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
2 SEPTEMBER 1997