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  1. Myanmar: Ceasefire does not mean peace
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    In Kachin state, which until June last year had enjoyed relative peace for the past 17 years, up to 55,000 people are now displaced. Failure to rout these groups, in battles that pitched rebels knowledgeable of their terrain against teenage soldiers...

  2. Myanmar peace can be reached within 3 months - minister
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    Black smoke is seen from Homs, Syria refinery February 15, 2012. REUTERS/Handout

    Aung Min also rejected speculation that there was conflict in the government between reformers and hardline remnants of the junta. "This is all rumours. We are all united behind the president," he added. Thein Sein had laid down a three-step plan for...

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    EU Commissioner for Development Andris Piebalgs (2nd L) accepts a painting from Myanmar President Thein Sein (C) at the Presidential Palace in Naypyitaw February 13, 2012. Piebalgs held out the prospect of a further easing of sanctions on Myanmar after...

    EU Commissioner for Development Andris Piebalgs (2nd L) accepts a painting from Myanmar President Thein Sein (C) at the Presidential Palace in Naypyitaw February 13, 2012. Piebalgs held out the prospect of a further easing of sanctions on Myanmar after... View Photo »

  4. I am here today because President Obama and myself are encouraged by the steps that you and your government have taken to provide for your people
    – Thein Sein SOURCE: RIA Novosti 2 months ago
  5. IE Singapore, SBF lead business mission to Myanmar
    Channel News Asia logo Channel News Asia 5 hours ago

    A business mission to Myanmar jointly led by International Enterprise Singapore (IE Singapore) and the Singapore Business Federation (SBF) has been received by President Thein Sein on Wednesday. During the visit, the delegation met with top government...

  6. Democratic Myanmar could see new problems for foreign firms
    Nikkei News logo Nikkei News 11 hours ago

    A day earlier, he signed a historical cease-fire agreement with the Karen National Union, the country's ethnic minority that had waged an armed struggle against the government for more than 60 years. read full article... This article is available to...

  7. EU official sees Burma roadmap within the year
    The Nation - Thailand logo The Nation - Thailand 13 hours ago
    EU official sees Burma roadmap within the year

    But it is is an ongoing process that gives a lot of optimism," he added. Piebalgs concluded a three-day visit to Rangoon and Naypyitaw on Tuesday night and made a stopover in Bangkok en route to Brussels. During his visit, Piebalgs met with Burmese...

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    EU Commissioner for Development Andris Piebalgs (L) and German Minister of Economic Cooperation and Development Dirk Niebel (2nd L) hold talks with Myanmar's President Thein Sein at the Presidential Palace in Naypyitaw February 13, 2012. Piebalgs held...

    EU Commissioner for Development Andris Piebalgs (L) and German Minister of Economic Cooperation and Development Dirk Niebel (2nd L) hold talks with Myanmar's President Thein Sein at the Presidential Palace in Naypyitaw February 13, 2012. Piebalgs held... View Photo »

  9. President Thein Sein and his government have clearly decided they’d rather have her inside their tent than out
    SOURCE: The Washington Post 4 weeks ago
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  11. Myanmar president meets top UN envoy
    Webindia123 14 hours ago

    President U Thein Sein met the visiting UN special envoy to Myanmar, Vijay Nambiar, in Nay Pyi Taw Tuesday, state radio and television reported. Nambiar, the special adviser to the UN Secretary General, Ban Ki- moon, also met with speaker of the House...

  12. Good News and Bad News in Burma
    Commentary logo Commentary 20 hours ago

    The administration wisely recognized that Burma’s location, combined with the shifting of global economic focus eastward, gives the country a strategic relevance it has not had since World War II. Though it’s been ruled by a vicious military junta, new...

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Myanmar's President Thein Sein waits in a room at the Presidential Palace ahead of a meeting with EU Commissioner for Development Andris Piebalgs. and German Minister of Economic Cooperation and Development Dirk Niebel in Naypyitaw February 13, 2012. Piebalgs held out the prospect of a...
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  1. Myanmar's President Thein Sein waits in a room at the Presidential Palace ahead of a meeting with EU Commissioner for Development Andris Piebalgs. and German Minister of Economic Cooperation and Development Dirk Niebel in Naypyitaw February 13, 2012. Piebalgs held out the prospect of a... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 2 days ago

    Myanmar's President Thein Sein waits in a room at the Presidential Palace ahead of a meeting with EU Commissioner for Development Andris Piebalgs. and German Minister of Economic Cooperation and Development Dirk Niebel in Naypyitaw February 13, 2012. Piebalgs held out the prospect of a...

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  2. Myanmar President Thein Sein arrives to attend a reception and dinner to mark the country's 65th Union Day in Naypyitaw, Myanmar on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 days ago

    Myanmar President Thein Sein arrives to attend a reception and dinner to mark the country's 65th Union Day in Naypyitaw, Myanmar on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012.

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  3. Myanmar President Thein Sein, left, welcomes Philippine Foreign Secretary Albert del Rosario during their meeting at President Office Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012, in Naypyitaw, Myanmar. AP Photo logo AP Photo 6 days ago

    Myanmar President Thein Sein, left, welcomes Philippine Foreign Secretary Albert del Rosario during their meeting at President Office Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012, in Naypyitaw, Myanmar.

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  4. EU Commissioner for Development Andris Piebalgs (L) and German Minister of Economic Cooperation and Development Dirk Niebel (2nd L) hold talks with Myanmar's President Thein Sein at the Presidential Palace in Naypyitaw February 13, 2012. Piebalgs held out the prospect of a further... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 2 days ago

    EU Commissioner for Development Andris Piebalgs (L) and German Minister of Economic Cooperation and Development Dirk Niebel (2nd L) hold talks with Myanmar's President Thein Sein at the Presidential Palace in Naypyitaw February 13, 2012. Piebalgs held out the prospect of a further...

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  5. Daw Khin Khin Win (2nd R) wife of Myanmar President Thein Sein points to an Orchid hybrid named after her , 'Dendrobium U Thein-Daw Khin Khin Win' at the Botanical Orchid Garden in Singapore on January 30, 2012. Myanmar January 30 signed an agreement with Singapore seeking the financial... Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 weeks ago

    Daw Khin Khin Win (2nd R) wife of Myanmar President Thein Sein points to an Orchid hybrid named after her , 'Dendrobium U Thein-Daw Khin Khin Win' at the Botanical Orchid Garden in Singapore on January 30, 2012. Myanmar January 30 signed an agreement with Singapore seeking the financial...

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  6. Daw Khin Khin Win, wife of Myanmar President Thein Sein signs the guest book during the naming ceremony of an Orchid hybrid after her , 'Dendrobium U Thein-Daw Khin Khin Win' at the Botanical Orchid Garden in Singapore on January 30, 2012. Myanmar January 30 signed an agreement with... Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 weeks ago

    Daw Khin Khin Win, wife of Myanmar President Thein Sein signs the guest book during the naming ceremony of an Orchid hybrid after her , 'Dendrobium U Thein-Daw Khin Khin Win' at the Botanical Orchid Garden in Singapore on January 30, 2012. Myanmar January 30 signed an agreement with...

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  7. Myanmar's President Thein Sein (front) inspects an honour guard with Singaporean counterpart Tony Tan during a welcome ceremony at the Istana in Singapore January 30, 2012. Thein Sein is on a four-day state visit until Wednesday. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 2 weeks ago

    Myanmar's President Thein Sein (front) inspects an honour guard with Singaporean counterpart Tony Tan during a welcome ceremony at the Istana in Singapore January 30, 2012. Thein Sein is on a four-day state visit until Wednesday.

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  8. Myanmar's President Thein Sein sits in the waiting room before meeting Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to the Istana in Singapore January 30, 2012. Thein Sein is on a four-day state visit until Wednesday. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 2 weeks ago

    Myanmar's President Thein Sein sits in the waiting room before meeting Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to the Istana in Singapore January 30, 2012. Thein Sein is on a four-day state visit until Wednesday.

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  9. Myanmar's President Thein Sein waits for a signing ceremony during his visit to the Istana in Singapore January 30, 2012. Thein Sein is on a four-day state visit until Wednesday. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 2 weeks ago

    Myanmar's President Thein Sein waits for a signing ceremony during his visit to the Istana in Singapore January 30, 2012. Thein Sein is on a four-day state visit until Wednesday.

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  10. Myanmar's President Thein Sein, center left, and his wife Khin Khin Win, left, meet Singapore President Tony Tan, center right, and his wife Mary Tan at the Istana in Singapore Monday, Jan. 30, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 weeks ago

    Myanmar's President Thein Sein, center left, and his wife Khin Khin Win, left, meet Singapore President Tony Tan, center right, and his wife Mary Tan at the Istana in Singapore Monday, Jan. 30, 2012.

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  11. SINGAPORE - JANUARY 30: (L-R)Myanmar first lady Daw Khin, Myanmar President Thein Sein, Singapore President Tony Tan and wife Mary Tan pose for photographers at the Istana on January 30, 2012 in Singapore. President Thien Sein is on a three-day visit to Singapore. Mr Thien Sein is... Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 weeks ago

    SINGAPORE - JANUARY 30: (L-R)Myanmar first lady Daw Khin, Myanmar President Thein Sein, Singapore President Tony Tan and wife Mary Tan pose for photographers at the Istana on January 30, 2012 in Singapore. President Thien Sein is on a three-day visit to Singapore. Mr Thien Sein is...

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  12. Myanmar President Thein Sein, center left, and his wife Khin Khin Win, left, pays a courtesy call on Singapore President Tony Tan and his wife Mary Tan at the Istana in Singapore, Monday, Jan. 30, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 weeks ago

    Myanmar President Thein Sein, center left, and his wife Khin Khin Win, left, pays a courtesy call on Singapore President Tony Tan and his wife Mary Tan at the Istana in Singapore, Monday, Jan. 30, 2012.

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  13. Myanmar President Thein Sein, front center, inspects the Guard of Honor contingent followed by Singapore President Tony Tan, rear center, during the welcoming ceremony at the Istana in Singapore Monday, Jan. 30, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 weeks ago

    Myanmar President Thein Sein, front center, inspects the Guard of Honor contingent followed by Singapore President Tony Tan, rear center, during the welcoming ceremony at the Istana in Singapore Monday, Jan. 30, 2012.

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  14. Myanmar's President Thein Sein (L) stands next to Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong as they wait for a signing ceremony at the Istana in Singapore January 30, 2012. Thein Sein is on a four-day state visit until Wednesday. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 2 weeks ago

    Myanmar's President Thein Sein (L) stands next to Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong as they wait for a signing ceremony at the Istana in Singapore January 30, 2012. Thein Sein is on a four-day state visit until Wednesday.

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  15. Myanmar President Thein Sein (L) and Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong (R) witness the exchange of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) by Singapore Minister Foreign K. Shanmugam (2nd R) and Myanmar's Union Minister for Foreign Affairs U Wunna Maung Lwin (2nd L) at the... Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 weeks ago

    Myanmar President Thein Sein (L) and Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong (R) witness the exchange of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) by Singapore Minister Foreign K. Shanmugam (2nd R) and Myanmar's Union Minister for Foreign Affairs U Wunna Maung Lwin (2nd L) at the...

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  16. Myanmar's President Thein Sein (2nd L) meets with Singaporean counterpart Tony Tan at the Istana in Singapore January 30, 2012. Thein Sein is on a four-day state visit until Wednesday. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 2 weeks ago

    Myanmar's President Thein Sein (2nd L) meets with Singaporean counterpart Tony Tan at the Istana in Singapore January 30, 2012. Thein Sein is on a four-day state visit until Wednesday.

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  17. Myanmar President Thein Sein (2nd L) followed by Singaporean counterpart Tony Tan (L) inspects the guard of honour during a welcoming ceremony at the presidential palace in Singapore on January 30, 2012. Myanmar President Thein Sein has arrived in Singapore hoping to tap the financial... Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 weeks ago

    Myanmar President Thein Sein (2nd L) followed by Singaporean counterpart Tony Tan (L) inspects the guard of honour during a welcoming ceremony at the presidential palace in Singapore on January 30, 2012. Myanmar President Thein Sein has arrived in Singapore hoping to tap the financial...

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  18. Myanmar President Thein Sein sits before a meeting with Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong (unseen) at the presidential palace in Singapore on January 30, 2012. Myanmar President Thein Sein has arrived in Singapore hoping to tap the financial centre's expertise as the country... Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 weeks ago

    Myanmar President Thein Sein sits before a meeting with Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong (unseen) at the presidential palace in Singapore on January 30, 2012. Myanmar President Thein Sein has arrived in Singapore hoping to tap the financial centre's expertise as the country...

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  19. Myanmar President Thein Sein (L) and his Singaporean counterpart Tony Tan pose for a photograph after the welcoming ceremony at the presidential palace in Singapore on January 30, 2012. Myanmar President Thein Sein has arrived in Singapore hoping to tap the financial centre's expertise... Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 weeks ago

    Myanmar President Thein Sein (L) and his Singaporean counterpart Tony Tan pose for a photograph after the welcoming ceremony at the presidential palace in Singapore on January 30, 2012. Myanmar President Thein Sein has arrived in Singapore hoping to tap the financial centre's expertise...

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  20. Myanmar President Thein Sein (L) inspects the guard of honour during the welcoming ceremony at the presidential palace in Singapore on January 30, 2012. Myanmar President Thein Sein has arrived in Singapore hoping to tap the financial centre's expertise as the country emerges from... Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 weeks ago

    Myanmar President Thein Sein (L) inspects the guard of honour during the welcoming ceremony at the presidential palace in Singapore on January 30, 2012. Myanmar President Thein Sein has arrived in Singapore hoping to tap the financial centre's expertise as the country emerges from...

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  21. A high-level delegation from Myanmar attends a welcoming ceremony of their president, Thein Sein (unseen) at the presidential palace in Singapore on January 30, 2012. Myanmar President Thein Sein has arrived in Singapore hoping to tap the financial centre's expertise as the country... Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 weeks ago

    A high-level delegation from Myanmar attends a welcoming ceremony of their president, Thein Sein (unseen) at the presidential palace in Singapore on January 30, 2012. Myanmar President Thein Sein has arrived in Singapore hoping to tap the financial centre's expertise as the country...

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  22. Myanmar President Thein Sein (C-2nd L) with wife Daw Khin (C-L) and his Singaporean counterpart Tony Tan (C-2nd R) and wife Mary Tan (C-R) pose for photograph before their meeting at the presidential palace in Singapore on January 30, 2012. Myanmar President Thein Sein has arrived in... Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 weeks ago

    Myanmar President Thein Sein (C-2nd L) with wife Daw Khin (C-L) and his Singaporean counterpart Tony Tan (C-2nd R) and wife Mary Tan (C-R) pose for photograph before their meeting at the presidential palace in Singapore on January 30, 2012. Myanmar President Thein Sein has arrived in...

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  23. Myanmar President Thein Sein (2nd L) with wife Daw Khin (L) and and his Singaporean counterpart Tony Tan (2nd R) and wife Mary Tan (R) after the welcoming ceremony at the presidential palace in Singapore on January 30, 2012. Myanmar President Thein Sein has arrived in Singapore hoping... Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 weeks ago

    Myanmar President Thein Sein (2nd L) with wife Daw Khin (L) and and his Singaporean counterpart Tony Tan (2nd R) and wife Mary Tan (R) after the welcoming ceremony at the presidential palace in Singapore on January 30, 2012. Myanmar President Thein Sein has arrived in Singapore hoping...

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  24. Myanmar President Thein Sein, left, meets Singapore's President Tony Tan at the Istana in Singapore Monday, Jan. 30, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 weeks ago

    Myanmar President Thein Sein, left, meets Singapore's President Tony Tan at the Istana in Singapore Monday, Jan. 30, 2012.

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  25. Myanmar President Thein Sein (R) and Singapore Prime MInister Lee Hsien Loong (L) shake hands during a call at the presidential palace in Singapore on January 30, 2012. Myanmar President Thein Sein has arrived in Singapore hoping to tap the financial centre's expertise as the country... Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 weeks ago

    Myanmar President Thein Sein (R) and Singapore Prime MInister Lee Hsien Loong (L) shake hands during a call at the presidential palace in Singapore on January 30, 2012. Myanmar President Thein Sein has arrived in Singapore hoping to tap the financial centre's expertise as the country...

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  1. I am here today because President Obama and myself are encouraged by the steps that you and your government have taken to provide for your people
    – Thein Sein SOURCE: RIA Novosti 2 months ago
  2. President Thein Sein and his government have clearly decided they’d rather have her inside their tent than out
    SOURCE: The Washington Post 4 weeks ago
  3. The visit clearly demonstrates that United States is stepping up its engagement policy. It is better to see Myanmar's political situation on the ground rather than watch from a distance, We welcome the visit
    – Thein Sein SOURCE: Boston.com 2 months ago
  4. Like the rest of the international community, we have observed with a lot of attention the positive signs given by President Thein Sein
    – Alain Juppe SOURCE: The Telegraph 4 weeks ago
  5. Already we have changed, now the west should respond.
    – Thein Sein SOURCE: Guardian Unlimited 2 months ago
  6. I made it clear that he [President Thein Sein], and those who support that vision which he laid out for me, both inside and outside of government, will have our support as they continue to make progress, and that the United States is willing to match actions with actions.
    SOURCE: Voice of America 2 months ago
  7. We hope that they are meaningful. I personally trust President Thein Sein but I cannot say that everybody in the government feels as he does
    SOURCE: Zee News 2 months ago
  8. It is likely that President Thein Sein’s government sent Min Aung Hlaing to China to reassure the Chinese government on their relationship
    SOURCE: Radio Free Asia 2 months ago
  9. We are extremely disappointed that ASEAN did not use the unique opportunity it had to influence the former general Thein Sein's government to take meaningful steps towards democratic transition, peace, and national reconciliation
    SOURCE: News Blaze 2 months ago
  10. It is certainly no coincidence that Maung Lwin's visit quickly followed a frosting in Myanmar-China relations due to President U Thein Sein calling a halt to the construction of the controversial $3.6bn Myitsone mega dam project by China Power Investment Corp. While the Myanmar-China relationship contin...
    SOURCE: Comment Is Free 2 months ago
  11. The government of Thein Sein sincerely wants to find a fair and durable peace which would cover all the ethnic groups’ concerns ... It is the president’s intention to invite them to the capital Naypyidaw in the near future to finalize formal cease-fire agreements.
    SOURCE: Radio Free Asia 2 months ago
  12. Under the previous governments, cease-fires were not based on the grassroots people. The superior officials agreed to the former cease-fires. So, those didn’t benefit the people, and they were not successful. At this time, both President Thein Sein and Minister Aung Min firmly hold the idea that they wi...
    SOURCE: Burma Digest 2 months ago
  13. Now the United Nations welcomes, just as ASEAN did, the recent developments of the situation under the leadership of [Burmese] President Thein Sein, releasing political prisoners and taking proactive initiatives to reform their political systems
    SOURCE: Voice of America 2 months ago
  14. The United Nations welcomes, just as Asean did, the recent developments... under the leadership of President Thein Sein
    SOURCE: Bangkok Post 2 months ago
  15. After years of darkness, we've seen flickers of progress in these last several weeks. President Thein Sein and the Burmese Parliament have taken important steps on the path toward reform
    – Barack Obama SOURCE: Rediff 2 months ago
  16. The dialogue between Aung San Suu Kyi and representatives of President Thein Sein is an encouraging development that must continue to be supported by Secretary Clinton
    SOURCE: PRWeb 2 months ago
  17. Secretary Clinton must take advantage of President Thein Sein’s interest in a better relationship with the United States to secure an end to the egregious crimes against humanity the Burmese Army continues to commit against ethnic minority civilians
    SOURCE: PRWeb 2 months ago
  18. President Thein Sein looks forward to trying to lead Asean much as he has guided Myanmar.
    SOURCE: The Jakarta Globe 2 months ago
  19. There are really two governments in this country; the government of Thein Sein and then the military.
    SOURCE: Guardian Unlimited 2 months ago
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