New Myanmar govt warmly welcomed
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The international community extends warm welcome to the new Myanmar government, pledging commitments to assist the country.
In a statement released today, the European Union High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini praised the peaceful transfer of power, citing that it marks a new important step in the consolidation of the country's remarkable transition.
"I warmly congratulate the new President U Htin Kyaw and the new Government of the Union of Myanmar. While significant progress was made in the past few years, many challenges remain for Myanmar to become an inclusive, pluralistic and peaceful democracy. The EU remains strongly committed to accompanying the country and its people on this extraordinary journey. We look forward to working with the new government and to supporting the Myanmar people along their path to democracy and socio-economic development for all," she said.
France Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault offerred warm congratulations to Htin Kyaw and Aung San Suu Kyi.
"I applaud the long, brave battle waged by Aung San Suu Kyi and all those who stood by her and made so many sacrifices for democracy and freedom. I offer her my best wishes for success in her new duties and am delighted that she may now officially speak to the international community on behalf of the Burmese people. France stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the Burmese people in this latest stage of their democratic transition and assures them of its full support as they face new challenges."
Yesterday, Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida also congratulated the official start of the new government.
"Japan is confident that the new government will make further advances with democratisation, rule of law, economic reforms, and national reconciliation under the leadership of Htin Kyaw and Aung San Suu Kyi, minister for Foreign Affairs. Japan intends to continue its full-fledged support at government and private-sector levels for initiatives targeting further advances and prosperity in Myanmar and aims to further strengthen the longstanding friendly and cooperative relationship with Myanmar," he said.
