Irrawaddy-Mar 11
The European Union (EU) is ready and willing to expand humanitarian assistance for Myanmar people in need and to support the country’s struggle for democracy, the EU’s Special Envoy for Myanmar told the civilian National Unity Government (NUG). Igor Driesmans, the EU Special Envoy for Myanmar, held virtual talks with NUG Acting President Duwa Lashi La on Thursday. The pair discussed a wide range of issues related to Myanmar.
NUG President’s Office spokesperson U Kyaw Zaw, who also joined the meeting, told The Irrawaddy that the two sides focused on the humanitarian and political crisis in Myanmar caused by the military regime, as well as the Spring Revolution and the need to build a genuine federal democratic union in Myanmar. Over two years after the Myanmar military staged a coup, toppling the elected government and aborting the country’s fragile and long-hoped for political transformation to democracy, Myanmar has rapidly descended into chaos. Despite Myanmar being one of Southeast Asia’s most resource-rich countries, the economy has tanked, driving the country towards failed-state status. Last month, the EU imposed its latest round of sanctions targeting members of the junta, its arms brokers and jet fuel suppliers. Read more at: https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/myanmars-civilian-president-holds-talks-with-european-union-envoy.html
