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Australia and Myanmar look to strengthen ties

By AFP | Thursday, 11 July 2013 in The Myanmar Times

Australian Foreign Minister Bob Carr met Myanmar's reformist leaders on a visit aimed at boosting relations with the former junta-ruled nation in reward for sweeping political changes.

Carr discussed investment and aid with President Thein Sein and "offered Australian support" in efforts to end long-running ethnic rebellions in his talks with senior officials in the capital Naypyidaw, according to a spokesman.

"Both parties agreed that there was more to be done in the reconciliation process," Carr's media advisor Patrick Low told AFP.

He said talks with Thein Sein focused on raising living standards in the impoverished nation.

Read the full article here: http://www.mmtimes.com/index.php/national-news/7456-australia-and-myanmar-look-to-strengthen-ties.html

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