Speeches / Statements

Official Spokesperson on sentencing of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi

11/08/2009

In response to a question on sentencing of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi the Official Spokesperson said:

“We have seen reports of the sentencing of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in Myanmar for a period of eighteen months.

India has emphasised to the Government of Myanmar the need to expedite their political reform and national reconciliation process and have noted the various steps taken so far by the Government of Myanmar in this direction.

We have maintained that this process should be broad based, including the various ethnic groups. In this context, the issue of release of political prisoners will no doubt receive due attention.”

New Delhi
August 11, 2009