Mon, Apr 11, 2005 - Page 5 News List

Myanmar determined to lead ASEAN

UNWAVERING Dismissing international pressure to move toward democracy, the foreign minister said Myanmar will take up the chairmanship post next year as planned

AFP , MACTAN, PHILIPPINES

"If they could make the United States kneel, how much more ASEAN?" he asked.

"If ASEAN really wants to pressure [Myanmar], they should have done away with constructive engagement a long time ago," he said.

ASEAN members would likely give Myanmar a light slap on the wrist, he said.

"If it was up to me, I'd give them a kick," he added.

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