Government of the Union of Myanmar issues Announcement No. 3/2007

Nay Pyi Taw, 12 Oct - The Government of the Union of Myanmar today issued Announcement No. 3/2007. The following is the full text of the announcement.

Government of the Union of Myanmar
Announcement No. 3/2007
1st Waxing Day of Thadingyut
(12 October 2007)

1. It is regrettable that the United Nations Security Council has issued a Presidential Statement on Myanmar on 11 October 2007, totally disregarding the fact that the situation in Myanmar does not represent a threat to the regional and international peace and security.

2. As the basic principle of the Foreign Policy of the Union of Myanmar is to maintain friendly relations with all the countries in the region and in the world and to have close cooperation with the United Nations, the Government of the Union of Myanmar will consistently adhere to and implement this principle.

3. After having compelled to take the State responsibilities, the Government of the Union of Myanmar in accordance with the aspiration of the entire population, has been implementing the Seven-Step Road Map towards a peaceful, modern, developed and discipline-flourishing democratic state. The process has been receiving support from countries around the world including our neighbours and ASEAN member states.

4. In implementing the Seven-Step Road Map, the National Convention, as a first and crucial step, has been successfully completed. The entire population, including the various nationalities, had been overwhelmingly expressing their strong support for the fundamental principles and detailed basic principles to be enshrined in the new State Constitution.

5. We are of the opinion that the Presidential Statement of the United Nations Security Council should be in line with the desire of the entire people of the Union of Myanmar. Nonetheless, the Government of the Union of Myanmar together with the people will remain resolved to continue its implementation of the Seven-Step Road Map.

By Order

Signed

Thant Shin

( Colonel )

Secretary Government of the Union of Myanmar