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MFA Spokesman's Comments on the National League for Democracy's announcement
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30 March 2010
In response to media queries on the announcement by the National League for Democracy that they will not register to participate in the forthcoming elections in Myanmar, the MFA Spokesman said: "We ...
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In response to media queries on the announcement by the National League for Democracy that they will not register to participate in the forthcoming elections in Myanmar, the MFA Spokesman said:
"We are disappointed that the new election laws have led to this result. This will make it harder for national reconciliation to be achieved.
We have always held that national reconciliation among the stakeholders is a critical element for the legitimacy of the elections. This would require the participation of the National League for Democracy and other political parties. It is still not too late for all parties to reach a compromise and we urge them to do so."
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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
SINGAPORE
30 MARCH 2010