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India can play key role in bringing democracy to Myanmar: UN
United Nations, Nov 13: A top United Nations human rights official has said that India could play a much more effective role in bringing in a democratic set up in Myanmar.
United Nations, Nov 13: A top United Nations human rights official has said that India could play a much more effective role in bringing in a democratic set up in Myanmar.
He noted that Vice-President Bhairon Singh Shekhawat had visited the country earlier this month and New Delhi had offered 25 million dollars for road development.
"Hopefully, therefore, India, the world's largest democracy, would play a bigger role in the future...," special rapporteur for human rights in Myanmar Paula Sergio Pinheiro said.
He acknowledged that it was not easy for a country that had lived under dictatorship for 40 years to make the transition to democracy. "People would need time to learn how to function within democratic frameworks," he said.
Pinheiro, who presented a report to the UN following his visit to the country, expressed doubt that the 'road map' to democracy unveiled by Myanmar's military rulers could work in the absence of fundamental freedoms.
The plan was unveiled at the recent summit of Association of South-East Asian Nations. Bureau Report
"Hopefully, therefore, India, the world's largest democracy, would play a bigger role in the future...," special rapporteur for human rights in Myanmar Paula Sergio Pinheiro said.
He acknowledged that it was not easy for a country that had lived under dictatorship for 40 years to make the transition to democracy. "People would need time to learn how to function within democratic frameworks," he said.
Pinheiro, who presented a report to the UN following his visit to the country, expressed doubt that the 'road map' to democracy unveiled by Myanmar's military rulers could work in the absence of fundamental freedoms.
The plan was unveiled at the recent summit of Association of South-East Asian Nations. Bureau Report