UN's Ban Ki-moon urges Burma to unite on path to change

LONDON . April 30. KAZINFORM UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has called on Burma's president and its opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi to work as partners on a path to change.

Mr Ban, in a historic address to parliament, said the path was "too narrow to turn back" and praised both leaders for their courage and vision.

Mr Ban has met President Thein Sein and will later hold talks with Ms Aung San Suu Kyi, BBC reported.

She earlier announced a row over an oath of office for MPs was resolved.

Mr Ban last visited Burma in 2009, but was then denied access to Ms Aung San Suu Kyi.

 

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