Foreign Ministers’ Telephone Conversation between Japan and the Union of Myanmar

Foreign Ministers’ Telephone Conversation between Japan and the Union of Myanmar
May 18, 2009

On May 18 (Mon), 2009 (JST), Minister for Foreign Affairs Hirofumi Nakasone gave a telephone call to Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Union of Myanmar U Nyan Win. It continued for about 15 minutes from 5:15 p.m.
The summary of the conversation is as follows;
1. Minister Nakasone stated that Japan was deeply concerned about recent charge brought against Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and that it would have a grave effect on the views of countries concerned regarding Myanmar and its general election to be held in 2010. He also stated that it is well known that Daw Aung San Suu Kyi was recently ill and humanitarian consideration is needed, and urged Myanmar to act in an appropriate way taking into account of the above-stated views of international community although this is a domestic issue in the judicial process. In addition, Minister Nakasone stated that now is an extremely important moment for the democratization in Myanmar, and expressed his expectation that the democratization process in Myanmar will be advanced in a way that international community could give a high regard for development of the process.

2. Minister U Nyan Win stated that he understands well the points that Minister Nakasone mentioned, that the lawsuit brought against Daw Aung San Suu Kyi is related to the violation of law by a U.S. citizen who intruded into her house, that the Government of Myanmar is managing the issue in accordance with relevant laws, and that the crime and the sentence will be decided by the special court. He also stated that the health condition of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and the United States citizen are fine, and that the Government of Myanmar is giving proper consideration by providing a special group of doctors attending them. In addition, Minister U Nyan Win stated that the Government of Myanmar is making efforts so that it would have a good relationship with countries concerned like Japan, the United States and European countries, and that he would convey the words of Minister Nakasone to the leaders of the Government.
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SOS: Aung San Suu Kyi Update

SOS: Aung San Suu Kyi Update
by BDC

Ban Ki-Moon said on 21 May that he will go to Burma ASAP. This is welcome but should be results orientated trip.

Demands to Ban Ki-Moon

to release Aung San Suu Kyi immediately and unconditionally along with thousands of all other political prisoners
to take place dialogue immediately
to establish United Nations General Secretary's Liaison Office in Burma which will be focusing on to take place the dialogue, to monitor the situation and to facilitate the process

Demands to United Nations Security Council

We demand the United Nations Security Council Emergency Meeting to resolve Burma crisis
We must have the United Nations Security Council Binding Resolution on Burma


Demands to International Diplomats in Burma

Please keep on showing your support at the Aung San Suu Kyi's trial
Demand the junta the trial be PUBLIC hearing
Diplomats presence at and around the trial is very important as it will send message to junta to exercise restrain

Demands to International Governments

Please keep on pressing junta until Aung San Suu Kyi is to be released from prison
Please call for United Nations Security Council Emergency Meeting
Adopt UNSC binding resolution on Burma


World Citizens

Please keep on voicing for Aung San Suu Kyi and Burma
Please keep on pressing your respective governments to take practical action on Burma

Aung San Suu Kyi Clear Message to the Public

Aung San Suu Kyi once said that "Everyone got a role to play in democratisation process of Burma. If you see injustice going on, do not sit tight and just look on. Please do something and voice for justice. Please help us by all means."

"If someone asked NLD what actions has been taking to bring about democracy in Burma then I will ask you what have you done for it."