SINGAPORE: Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed disappointment over the announcement by the National League for Democracy that it will not register to participate in the forthcoming elections in Myanmar.
An MFA spokesman said in a statement: "We are disappointed that the new election laws have led to this result. This will make it harder for national reconciliation to be achieved."
The spokesman said Singapore has always held that national reconciliation among the stakeholders is a critical element for the legitimacy of the elections, and this would require the participation of the National League for Democracy and other political parties.
"It is still not too late for all parties to reach a compromise and we urge them to do so," the spokesman said.
An MFA spokesman said in a statement: "We are disappointed that the new election laws have led to this result. This will make it harder for national reconciliation to be achieved."
The spokesman said Singapore has always held that national reconciliation among the stakeholders is a critical element for the legitimacy of the elections, and this would require the participation of the National League for Democracy and other political parties.
"It is still not too late for all parties to reach a compromise and we urge them to do so," the spokesman said.
Source from Channel NewsAsia,posted: 30 March 2010 2248 hrs
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