Vietnam expects Myanmar to soon stabilize situation, Vietnamese Spokeswoman
As neighbours in the region and both are members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Vietnam has kept a close watch on the ongoing situation in Myanmar, Spokeswoman of the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang has said.
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| Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang (Photo: VNA) |
Vietnam hopes Myanmar will soon stabilise its situation to build and develop the country for peace, stability and cooperation in the region, and continue contributing to the ASEAN Community building process.
Hang made the statement on February 1 while answering reporters’ query on Vietnam’s reaction to recent developments in Myanmar.
Myanmar’s military seized power after detaining Aung San Suu Kyi and other democratically elected leaders on February 1.
As neighbours in the region and both are members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Vietnam has closely followed the ongoing situation in Myanmar and expects the situation will soon be stabilized.
“Vietnam wants Myanmar to soon stabilise its situation to build and develop the country for peace, stability and cooperation in the region, and continue contributing to the ASEAN Community construction process,” she said, according to the Nhandan.
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