Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Secretary-General's remarks at the meeting of the Partnership Group on Myanmar

Excellencies,
Distinguished Delegates,

Thank you for your participation.  I especially welcome His Excellency U Wunna Maung Lwin, Union Minister of Foreign Affairs of Myanmar, and his delegation.

I want to begin with my deep condolences for the tragic loss of lives and damage caused by Cyclone Komen.  The United Nations will continue to strongly support relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction.

Excellencies,

As I mentioned in my meeting with President Thein Sein on 3 September, the upcoming elections represent a milestone in Myanmar’s transition to democracy.