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NEW DELHI: Singapore's Foreign Affairs Minister George Yeo has met the Indian Minister of External Affairs, Pranab Mukherjee, in New Delhi.
The ministers reaffirmed the strong and growing relations between Singapore and India, and discussed ways to forge closer cooperation between the two countries.
During the meeting, they also reviewed the situation in Myanmar, including UN envoy Dr Ibrahim Gambari's recent visit there.
They noted the progress made so far and affirmed the need for a genuine dialogue between Myanmar's military government, opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi and her National League for Democracy (NLD), as well as other groups in the country.
Mr Yeo said: "I think all of us in the region share a common interest in there, being a peaceful transition to democracy in Myanmar – one which involves genuine national reconciliation, which means the involvement of Aung San Suu Kyi, the NLD and the various ethnic groups in the country, and the recognition that the military must be a part of the solution."
The Singapore foreign minister also emphasised the important role of ASEAN, together with China, Japan and India, in helping the people of Myanmar achieve national reconciliation.
Mr Yeo said: "If we, within the family, can arrive at a common position supporting Myanmar in this process of national reconciliation, working with Gambari, and involving all parties in the country, then when the leaders meet with the leaders of China, Japan and India at the East Asia Summit on 21st November, there will be an important alignment. This will be very helpful to Myanmar and to the stability of the region."
- CNA/so
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