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The Spoke
Authoritative Team
of the State Peace
and Development
Council holds
discussions with US
Assistant Secretary
of State for East
Asian and Pacific
Affairs Mr. Kurt
Campbell.—MNA
NAY PYI TAW, 11 May—The US Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Mr Kurt outside the Hluttaw. Neither the NLD nor the
Campbell and party arrived in Nay Pyi Taw by special aircraft at 1.30 pm on 9 May and met the Spoke government has the right to do so. The fact is that the
Authoritative Team of the State Peace and Development Council, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Minister Constitution was ratified with overwhelming public
for Science and Technology, the Chairman of Union Election Commission, the Minister for Labour and the support. Therefore, Hluttaw members who are the
Secretary-General of the Union Solidarity and Development Association. public representatives will have the right to make
amendments at the Hluttaw in accord with the
The Spoke Authoritative Team of the State to the Commission in accord with the laws and rules. provisions. If NLD wants to amend the Constitution it
Peace and Development Council and Assistant Of them, 31 have been permitted to set up. More parties should run for the election and should act in accord
Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs are expected to submit applications. There are also with the law. Otherwise it is like making impracticable
Mr. Kurt Campbell held discussions at the meeting hall many who will take part as independent candidates. demands. So its decision to stay away from the election
of the Ministry of Information at 3 pm on 9 May. However, NLD criticized the laws unjust and will only further complicate the situation. It will only
Leader of the SPDC Spoke Authoritative Team refused to register. We have ensured the all- lead to confrontation. Besides, all other provisions are
Minister for Information U Kyaw Hsan said, there are inclusiveness of the elections. It is up to the NLD to issued in accord with the Constitution. Article 405 of
many developments in the democratization process of decide not to take part. There are three main points that the Constitution states that political parties shall abide
Myanmar since the first meeting. NLD is claiming unjust. The first is Article 6 (c) of by and respect this Constitution and the existing laws.
The nation is going to hold the multiparty Political Parties Registration Law which states that The second point is Article 10 (e) of the Political
democracy general elections this year. Nowadays, political parties shall protect the Constitution of the Parties Registration Law which states that any one
we have issued Political Parties Registration Law, the Union of Myanmar. The NLD said that it cannot accept serving prison terms shall not be organized as a party
election laws and rules and also formed the Union the provision as it has called for the amendment of the member. But this provision does not say that anyone
Election Commission. The Union Election Constitution. Actually, that provision merely calls for who has completed his prison term shall not become
Commission has been approving the formation of maintaining the Constitution, but does not call for a a party member. A political party is an organization
political parties in accord with the laws. It will also pledge that parties will never amend or try to amend the on which the people can rely. Should there be convicts
supervise the multiparty democracy general elections Constitution or that the Constitution is not amendable among its members? Convicts may include persons
to be free and fair. The Political Parties Registration or cannot be amended at all. In fact, amendments can who have committed serious crimes. It is a common
Law and Rules guarantee free and fair formation and be made according to the provisions of Chapter XII. If sense that convicts should not be included in a ruling
registration of political parties. The Election Law and NLD representatives are elected, they can initiate party. So, this provision does not concern with any
rules also guarantee a free, fair, credible and all- discussions on constitutional amendments at Hluttaw particular person, but with all those
inclusive elections. and go on with amendment procedures in accord with who are serving prison terms in Myanmar.
Up to now 36 parties have submitted applications the provisions. However, amendments cannot be made (See page 6)
some countries, votes are counted only after sending democratization, and meet norms of the previous laws
NLD criticizes the laws ballot boxes to provisional capitals or the State capital. and international laws, rather than meeting the needs of
unjust and refuses to… Our election will be apparently much freer, fairer and
more credible than those elections.
a particular person or a party. No law in any country gets
absolute approval. Only laws that are acceptable to the
(from page 5) The laws are based on the overwhelmingly majority can be enacted. This is common sense. It is
The third point is Article 10(a) of the Pyithu
approved 2008 Constitution. In addition, reference has usual that every government aims at serving and
Hluttaw Election Law stating that anyone serving been made to the laws issued and practiced during the protecting national interest. It is a rightful act. The
prison terms shall not have the right to stand for the
parliamentary democracy period from 1948 to 1962 promulgation of the laws is to serve the national interest
election. There is criticism saying that the provision and the laws enacted in 1990. and is just the internal affairs of a country. A broader
aims for a particular person. It in reality is a bias
Moreover, every perspective was taken into view, but not a narrow-minded view based on personal
criticism that ignores the truth. This provision is not a consideration for the laws and rules to be rational and and organizational prejudice, is required for our
new one. It is in accord with Myanmar norms as well
just and in conformity with our country’s prevailing democratization process. Election is a must for
as international norms.
There was also a provision in the 1947
Constitution saying that a person, during his prison The provision does not target specific person as
term or after five years from the date he has completed
his prison term, shall have no right to be elected as a slandered by the anti-government elements, but for
Hluttaw member. The 1989 Pyithu Hluttaw Election
Law has a similar provision. Likewise most of the all the persons serving prison terms in Myanmar.
Asian countries including Singapore, Indonesia,
democratic transition. I would like to urge all to lend a
Minister for Foreign helping hand for the success of the election.
Although we have enacted just and realistic
Affairs U Nyan Win laws, NLD under Daw Suu Kyi’s directives has decided
not to register and take part in the election. On the other
receives US Assistant hand there are many CECs, central committee members
and members in NLD who do not agree with the
Secretary of State for decision. These persons are making arrangements to
stand for the election as a new party or as independent
East Asian and representatives. There are 36 parties, registered in the
Pacific Affairs Mr. Union Election Commission up to 8-5-2010, not
including NLD. Among those parties, some are formed
Kurt Campbell and with Kachin, Kayah, Kayin, Chin, Mon, Rakhine,
Shan, PaO, Palaung, Wa, Mro (or) Khami, Kayan,
party. Inn, Lahu and Kokang nationals. In this regard, it can
be found that political parties from hilly and plain
MNA regions of the whole region, including ethnic races,
are allowed to participate in 2010 election. According
NLD criticizes the laws We are always against terrorism and have been
unjust and refuses to… cooperating with the neighbouring countries in
(from page 6)
ethnic races, amendment to the constitution and combating terrorism. We have signed 11 out of the 13 UN
democratic affairs in Hluttaws and comprehensively
improve them. This is the only viable way to peaceful
conventions on international terrorism.
democracy that serves the interest of the nation and its applications to set up parties and forming hold the meetings such as meetings between
people. It would also be in conformity with the subcommissions at township level. After completion ambassadors or the directors-general.
prevailing conditions of the State. We understand that of the tasks, it will announce the date. Minister U Nyan Win discussed that plans on
the US government wishes Myanmar to promote Government working in accord with the topic-wise discussions will be informed to the US
democracy and develop with peace and stability. We Contitution will emerge and the constitution will come through the embassy after the ministries had held the
thank you for that. Therefore, we would like to receive into force only if the election is successful. At the same coordination meeting on ongoing cooperation matters.
your kind cooperation so that the 2010 election can be time, freedom, human rights, politics and economy The delegation led by Mr. Kurt Campbell met
held peacefully and successfully. wull be transparent in accord with constitution. And with Minister for Science and Technology U Thaung
We are a developing nation striving hard to this will benefit not only Myanmar but also the regional at the hall of the Ministry of Science and Technology
develop in the future. At the same time, we are exercising countries and global countries including the US. So, all at 4.30 p.m. At the meeting, Minister U Thaung said
the independent, active foreign policy and dealing should lend a helping hand for holding the election that the US could not able to get true information due
with the neighbouring countries, regional countries peacefully, while understanding the objective to lack of relations between the two nations during the
and global countries in accordance with the five conditions. We have held talks with you twice to foster period of 14 years. He stressed the need to join hands
principles of peaceful co-existence. Our nation is a UN bilateral goodwill relations. in setting up the good relations between the two
member and is collaborating with ASEAN and Mr Campbell thanked the minister, expressing nations during the period of six or seven months when
BIMSTEC in shouldering regional and international hope to meet again. The minister said that efforts will relations were normalized again. He said that he heard
duties. Moreover, we have never shown aggression be made for improvement of bilateral relations. discussions were made in Senate to extend the sanction
and invaded any country. In addition, we are always At 2 pm, the delegation led by Mr Kurt Campbell against Myanmar for onemore year which was timed to
against terrorism and have been cooperating with the called on Minister for Foreign Affairs U Nyan Win at coincide with the arrival date of the delegation here.
neighbouring countries in combating terrorism. We the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. At the call, Minister U Thus, the act of the Senate of the US was not
have signed 11 out of the 13 UN conventions on Nyan Win said that he expected to exchange views of constructive. The Senate's decision to extend the
international terrorism. through discussions. The minister begged the sanction against Myanmar for another year showed
In short, we are striving in an honest way for the indulgence of the guests for some inconvenience in there was a different approach towards Myanmar
security and development of our own nation and people. arranging a call with the Prime Minister as the Prime between the government and the Senate, he added.
This is why we would like your country to show Minister was on a local trip. In his response to Mr Campbell for his expression
positive attitude towards our internal affairs such as the Mr. Campbell said that the Myanmar-US direct of international concern over Myanmar-North Korea
drafting of the constitution and measures for holding engagement programme has been implemented for relations, Minister U Thaung replied that Myanmar
the elections after issuing the necessary laws for about eight months. He continued to say that he would government had publicly announced that it agreed to
democratization process. We really want to normalize like to know the attitude of Myanmar on the programme follow the UNSC resolutions (1718) and (1874)
and promote the relations between Myanmar and the and the wish of Myanmar on discussion process. absolutely, but it has the duty to maintain and protect
US. We also welcome the US policy of direct Minister U Nyan Win said that Myanmar wanted national sovereignty.
engagement. We believe that such engagement is to cement relations with all the global countries Mr. Campbell asked about future plan to be
important for the normalization and promotion of including the US. The attitude of the US played an made with the elected government. He said that ASEAN
bilateral ties and building of understanding and important role in promoting the Myanmar-US relations. Regional Forum will be held in July in Vietnam. The
confidence. In such contact and discussion, there will Imposing economic sanction, restriction of visa and US delegation including US Secretary of State Mrs.
be common views as well as differences between the putting pressures of the US has resulted in Myanmar- Clinton and Senator Mr. Jim Webb will attend it. So
two sides. Cooperation on common views will promote US relations dwindling. Thus, he hoped that the present discussions may be held with them at the forum, he
understanding and trust, thereby contributing to the direct engagement would promote the bilateral added. The minister replied that relations can be made
bilateral ties. I would like to conclude by saying that we relations. easily with the new government as it is a democratic
should promote our bilateral ties not only for the short Mr. Campbell expressed thanks for knowing government. The Minister for Foreign Affairs attends
term interest, but also for the long term. the attitude of Myanmar side. After holding the ASEAN Regional Forum. Regarding the discussions
Mr Campbell asked whether former NLD CECs meetings in New York and Nay Pyi Taw for the first to be held at the forum, the matter will be reported to
form a new party and run for the election. Minister U time, the US focused on building mutual trust and the higher authorities. It is necessary to take more time
Kyaw Hsan said that 23 NLD CCs including NLD extension of collaboration step by step, he said. The and to have patience in making cooperation as there
CEC U Khin Maung Swe, Dr Than Nyein, Dr Win basic point of direct engagement programme is to were differences between the two governments, he
Naing and U Thein Nyunt formed the National hold meetings regularly. However, he noted that added.
Democratic Force (NDF) to run for the election. They there were difficulties and delay in making a meeting The delegation led by Mr Kurt Campbell called
issued an announcement on 8 May saying that they are with Myanmar. on Chairman U Thein Soe of the Union Election
preparing to take part in the election and that they will Minister U Nyan Win said that he would like to Commission at Office No (22) in Nay Pyi Taw at 5 pm.
submit application to the Commission on 15 May It is openly discuss about it, saying that some delegates The commission chairman briefed them on the functions
a well-known matter in the political community. only make criticisms against Myanmar during the of the commission, and said that most of national races
Mr Campbell asked whether there will be discussions. So, it is natural that the guests who criticized applied for formation of political parties; that some old
observers or monitors at the coming election. The the host again and again are unwanted. If the meeting members broke away from their old parties and applied
minister explained that the matter will be decided only is based on the positive attitude for promoting bilateral for formation of new parties; that the Union Election
by the Commission. cooperation, there will not be difficulty, he explained. Commission takes into consideration the fact that
He then asked the exact date of the election. The Mr. Campbell said that the US on its part wished those wishing to form political parties can take their
minister said that the Commission will decide the to continue the direct engagement programme. He time; and that tasks are being carried out as scheduled
matter. It is now busy with the tasks of scrutinizing expressed his opinion that agenda should be made to for successful holding of free and fair elections.
US Charge d’ Affaires ai Mr Larry M. Dinger
said that he would like to know the date of Myanmar
It is common sense that convicts should not be elections. In response, U Thein Soe said that it has
included in a ruling party. So, this provision does not been announced that elections will be held in
2010; that elections processes are being taken
concern with any particular person, but with all those step by step and that the date of elections will be
announced after preparations have been made.
who are serving prison terms in Myanmar. (See page 10)
NLD criticizes the laws The entire people will be organized in the drive for
unjust and refuses to… formation of a government reliable for the State and
(from page 7)
Regarding the Union Solidarity and
the people in accordance with the State Constitution
Development Association, Mr Larry M. Dinger said
that he would like to know whether or not ministers’
(2008) that has been approved with the support of the
application for formation of political parties is in entire people, and the laws promulgated by the Union
conformity with the law and whether they can be
allowed to do so. U Thein Soe responded that a Election Commission, and it is believed that all will
provision says that State service personnel shall not be
organized in political parties; that ministers are political focus on the development of the State and the people
posts, not State service personnel; Section 448 of State
Constitution (2008) says that in-service State service although parties and people may have different beliefs,
personnel including the Tatmadaw formed under the
State Peace and Development Council on the date on
concepts and policies.
which the constitution came into force shall continue
to discharge duties until the government of the Union elections; and that international watchdog groups do the Election Law; ministers and deputy ministers are
of Myanmar promulgates other provisions; that Section not need to come here. merely the political posts, not government servants;
444 (A) says that the government that is existing on the Mr Kurt Campbell said that he thanks the that the party will recruit new members in line with the
date on which the constitution comes into force shall commission chairman and party for clarifications; and principles; that the previous USDA comprises
continue to discharge its duties until a new government that the forthcoming elections will be an important government servants; that only those who have resigned
is formed in accordance with the constitution; that so, challenge for Myanmar. The commission chairman as government servants are allowed to join the party;
present ministers’ formation of Union Solidarity and said that they are working, taking lessons from that USDA also comprises students; that they want
Development Party is in conformity with the law; that international elections for the country. students to continue their education without engaging
in many other countries, presidents and ministers The delegation led by Mr Kurt Campbell met in party politics; and that they will not recruit students
engage in party services; and that only persons who Minister for Labour U Aung Kyi at his office at 5.45 as party members, and will encourage their education.
will be appointed as ministers in the government to be pm, and the two sides exchanged views on matters for He continued to say that they will organize the
formed in accordance with the constitution of Myanmar boosting bilateral relations. entire people in the drive for formation of a government
shall not engage in party services. At 6.50 pm, the delegation held a meeting with reliable for the State and the people in accordance with
Mr Kurt Campbell said that he would like to USDA Secretary General U Htay Oo at USDA the State Constitution (2008) that has been approved
know whether international watchdogs including Headquarters in Nay Pyi Taw Dekkhina Thiri. with the support of the entire people, and the laws
ASEAN will be allowed to visit the nation for elections. On the occasion, the USDA Secretary General promulgated by the Union Election Commission; and
U Thein Soe said that the nation has a lot of experience said that Union Solidarity and Development Party will that they believe that all will focus on the development
of elections; that according to the provisions of Election be formed based on the Union Solidarity and of the State and the people although parties and people
Law and Regulations, candidates standing for elections Development Association; that the purpose of the may have different beliefs, concepts and policies.
have the right to appoint election representatives, party is to build a peaceful, modern and developed Next, Mr. Campbell and party put questions, in
polling station representatives, helpers and clerks for democratic nation, as aspired by the people, and to connection with formation of political parties, USDP
them; that those persons have the right to watch polling cooperate with the people for sustainable progress of and 2010 elections. The USDA Secretary General
stations, and the ballots are to be counted in front of the the nation; that those who proposed to form a political replied to the questions.
voters along with them; that so it is clear that party have resigned as State service personnel in Mr Campbell said that there have many positive
arrangements have been made to ensure free and fair accordance with the provisions of the Constitution and changes between his previous and present trips; that
the USDA Secretary General’s clarifications are
Myanmar government had publicly announced beneficial a lot; and that he hopes that the new
government will pay serious attention to the discussions
that it agreed to follow the UNSC resolutions held for improving the bilateral relations. The USDA
Secretary General said that greater positive cooperation
(1718) and (1874) absolutely, but it has the duty to will benefit both countries; that some disagreements
can be settled through coordination; and that he believes
maintain and protect national sovereignty. that Mr Campbell’s trip will be successful.—MNA
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