Myanmar calls for abolition of all Western sanctions.
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Myingyan : Myanmar | Jul 11, 2012 at 8:31 PM PDT
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As soon as the new U.S. ambassador to Myanmar on 11/7, the U.S. government gave the green light for companies investing in Myanmar, including oil and gas industry.

Morning 12/7, President of Myanmar Thein Sein called for abolition of all Western sanctions against the Southeast Asian country, in the context of Myanmar is implementing various economic reforms.

All sanctions, both economic and finance should be abolished to facilitate investment flows into Myanmar. According to AFB

He was also dismissed allegations that the military remained in power.

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Myanmar's President Thein Sein shakes hands with representatives from KNU in Thein Sein's private farm house in Naypyitaw
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