Indonesian urged Myanmar to avoid violent acts against public demonstration

 

It was reported form New York that Indonesian Foreign Minister, Dr Hassan Wirajuda stated that Indonesian Government  follows with concern the current political situation in Myanmar and urged Myanmar Government not to use violent acts in responding to peaceful demonstration in Myanmar as that would not only cause further harm to the people of Myanmar, but also to ASEAN. Massive public demonstration in Myanmar, according to the minister, has shown that democratic process through road map to democracy in Myanmar has not yet shown real progress.

 

The Minister also said that ASEAN Foreign Minister will convene meeting in New York to discuss the ASEAN Charter, but the Ministers may also use this opportunity ask Myanmar to explain this current situation in Myanmar. (Antara News Agency, 26/09/07)