British ambassador visits Arakan state
A British delegation led by Ambassador Andrew Heyn toured Arakan state’s capital Sittwe on 2 October where they met with political parties and civil society groups
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Japan urges Burma to continue with reforms
Koichiro Gemba, the first Japanese foreign minister to visit Burma since 2002, met President Thein Sein and his counterpart Wunna Maung Lwin in the country’s remote capital of Naypyidaw
Former ambassador claims Burma looking to improve US ties
Mar 30, 2009 (DVB), Recent diplomatic efforts by the Burmese government appear to signal a move towards improving ties with the new US administration, a former ambassador to the Burmese[…]
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Indian vice president to visit Burma
Jan 20, 2009 (DVB), Preparations are underway for the visit of Indian vice president Hamid Ansari to Burma in early February, according to the Indian press. The planned visit of[…]
UN chief may delay visit to Burma
Oct 10, 2008 (DVB), United Nations secretary-general Ban Ki-moon has said he will cancel his proposed trip to Burma in December unless it is likely to bring tangible progress towards[…]
Junta leases 50,000 acres of farmland to Bangladesh
Oct 10, 2008 (DVB), The Burma junta's second-in-command, vice senior general Maung Aye, has signed a contract in Dhaka leasing 50,000 acres of paddy fields in Arakan state to the[…]
What do the Thai demonstrations mean for Burma?
Sep 5, 2008 (DVB), Political tensions are running high in Thailand, with demonstrators from the People's Alliance for Democracy calling for the resignation of the government led by Samak Sundaravej.[…]
What do the Thai demonstrations mean for Burma?
Htet Aung Kyaw Sep 5, 2008 (DVB), Political tensions are running high in Thailand, with demonstrators from the People's Alliance for Democracy calling for the resignation of the government led[…]
Commentary: Burma must stand on its own two feet
Zin Linn Sep 2, 2008 (DVB), The Burmese opposition and pro-democracy forces have lost faith in the good offices of the United Nations after Gambari’s latest futile mission and its[…]
Burma must stand on its own two feet
Zin Linn Sep 2, 2008 (DVB), The Burmese opposition and pro-democracy forces have lost faith in the good offices of the United Nations after Gambari’s latest futile mission and its[…]
NLD dismisses Thai PM's call to sideline Daw Suu
Aug 26, 2008 (DVB), A National League for Democracy spokesperson has dismissed the Thai prime minister's comment that the international community should focus on the 2010 elections instead of dialogue[…]
Russian specialists inspect Tenasserim outposts
Jul 16, 2008 (DVB), Four Russian defence specialists have reportedly arrived in Tenasserim division to inspect the Burmese government's air defence and artillery outposts along the Thai-Burmese border. The four[…]
Interview: Indian NDA will consider Burma a priority
Jul 2, 2008 (DVB), George Fernandes, one of the leaders of the opposition National Democratic Alliance, told DVB in a recent interview that if the NDA wins the coming election[…]
Indian NDA will consider Burma a priority
Jul 2, 2008 (DVB), George Fernandes, one of the leaders of the opposition National Democratic Alliance, told DVB in a recent interview that if the NDA wins the coming election[…]
Thailand leader to cook for Burmese PM
Apr 29, 2008 (AP)
China the dominant force at Mekong region summit
Mar 31, 2008 (AFP), When six Mekong country premiers meet in Laos from Sunday, China will be the elephant in the room, having lavished highways and sports stadiums on its[…]
Thailand’s new PM defends Burma
Mar 17, 2008 (AP), Thailand’s new prime minister said Sunday Westerners were overly critical of Burma and that he had a newfound respect for the nation’s military leaders after learning[…]
Burmese PM’s Indonesia visit postponed
Jan 13, 2008 (AFP), The governments of Indonesia and Burma have agreed to postpone a visit this week by Burmese prime minister lieutenant general Thein Sein, the president’s spokesman said[…]
Burmese foreign minister visits India
Jan 3, 2008 (DVB), As Burmese foreign minister Nyan Win met senior Indian officials to discuss bilateral relations, activists feared that a joint transportation project could lead to human rights[…]
