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New York, 2 April 2012 - Statement Attibutable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on Myanmar by-elections
The Secretary-General congratulates the people, Government and political parties of Myanmar for the peaceful and largely orderly manner in which Sunday's by-elections for vacant parliamentary seats were held. Candidates from various political parties, including the National League for Democracy (NLD), participated freely in the elections, a development that the Secretary-General believes is another significant step towards a better future for Myanmar. He acknowledges, in particular, the courage and vision of President Thein Sein, which has made such progress possible.A UN team has been on the ground since last week, and was able to witness the voting in a number of constituencies. Despite some complaints of irregularities during the voting, key stakeholders in Myanmar, including political parties, have stressed to the UN team their strong belief that these by-elections are a boost for the ongoing reforms and a very important step towards a more peaceful and democratic future in Myanmar.
The Secretary-General takes note of the constructive efforts and positive statements by the Government and other key stakeholders, including Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, in the lead-up to and following the by-election. He is encouraged by the initial reaction of the international community. The Secretary-General urges the Government and all political forces to cooperate and build on the important achievement of the by-election and to consolidate the country's democratic gains. He also calls on all of Myanmar's stakeholders to redouble their efforts toward genuine national reconciliation and long-term and durable peace.
Statements on 2 April 2012
- New York, 2 April 2012 - Statement Attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on Southern Thailand
- New York, 2 April 2012 - UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's keynote address to the Global Colloquium of University Presidents at Columbia University [as prepared for delivery]
- New York, 2 April 2012 - Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on Sudan and South Sudan
- New York, 2 April 2012 - Secretary-General's message to UN Disarmament Commission [delivered by Ms. Angela Kane, High Representative for Disarmament Affairs]
- New York, 2 April 2012 - Secretary-General's remarks at Treaty Body Strenghtening Consultation for States Parties
- New York, 2 April 2012 - Secretary-General's remarks at High Level Meeting on "Happiness and Well-Being : Defining a New Economic Paradigm"
- New York, 2 April 2012 - Secretary-General's message on World Autism Awareness Day