A Vietnamese diplomat has spoken highly of Myanmar ’s important
developments in terms of socio-economics and politics in recent years.
As neighbouring nations of Myanmar , Vietnam and other
ASEAN countries are interested in Myanmar ’s developments, because
these developments are an indispensable part of peace and stability in
the region, Ambassador Bui The Giang, Deputy Permanent Representative of
Vietnam to the UN, said at a roundtable discussion on Myanmar in
New York on Sept. 20.
Vietnam called on all parties in
Myanmar to cooperate together more closely and effectively for the
sake of peace, stability, prosperity and development in the country and
the region as well, he stressed.
“ Vietnam is ready to
help Myanmar when necessary and in line with the ASEAN Charter
ratified by all the ASEAN member countries, including Myanmar ,”
Giang stressed.
The roundtable meeting on Myanmar was
co-chaired by Myanmar Foreign Minister U Wunna Maung Lwin, special
advisor to the UN Secretary General on Myanmar Vijay Nambiar and
President of the Asian Society Vishakha Desai.
The event
drew representatives from the ASEAN countries, China , Russia , the
Republic of Korea , Australia , Norway , the US , the EU and UN
bodies such as the UN Development Progamme.
Participants
heard reports on the situation of, prospects for and the role of the
international community in reforms in Myanmar . They acknowledged
the efforts of the Myanmar Government and people as well as the role of
ASEAN, UN and the international community and pointed out immediate and
long-term challenges to the country./.