YANGON, Dec 20 – Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Tuesday met Myanmar’s democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi, saying she supported the neighbouring country’s democratic process.
After attending the 4th Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) Summit 2011 in the Myanmar capital, Naypyidaw, Ms Yingluck flew to Yangon to meet Aung San Suu Kyi at the Thai ambassador’s residence at around 5.30pm.
Thitima Chaisaeng, government spokesman, said Ms Yingluck praised Ms Suu Kyi’s spirit and strong determination to boost democratic development in Myanmar constructively, particularly the decision of her party–the National League for Democracy (NLD)–to join the upcoming by-elections. The NLD registered as a party again after boycotting last year’s parliamentary poll.
Ms Yingluck reiterated that Thailand was an ally and a close neighbouring country of Myanmar and wants to see its neighbour’s development in every field. Myanmar’s stability and prosperity are also seen as Thai stability and prosperity. Thailand is ready to cooperate with Myanmar for further progress, Thai government spokesman said.
The Thai premier also gave emotional support to Ms Suu Kyi and the people of Myanmar to succeed in developing a strong and sustainable democracy as well as a society and economy concretely beneficial to the Myanmar people.
