Myanmar junta's top diplomat briefs regional meeting on election progress, Thailand says

- Photo: Foreign ministry

BANGKOK: The foreign minister of Myanmar on Thursday (Dec 19) informed a regional meeting of its neighbours of its progress towards holding elections next year in the war-torn country, Thailand's foreign minister said.

Maris Sangiampongsa (pic) told a press conference open discussions on the situation in Myanmar took place during Thursday's meeting in Bangkok, and said attendees felt the gathering was essential as neighbouring countries understood the situation better.

The ruling junta was open for talks with all sides who sought to resolve the crisis there peacefully, Maris said, referring to remarks by Myanmar's foreign minister. - Reuters