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Burmese PM to attend UNGA

Source: Myanmar News

Yangon : Myanmar | 2 months ago

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However, it is not yet clear whether he will meet any US officials during his visit. Earlier, a Burmese analyst told Mizzima that he expected a meeting to take place between Burmese Prime Minister, Thein Sein and US officials, possibly even with Secretary Clinton.

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