Tirumurti said India believes the rule of law and democratic process must be upheld, those detained be released and that calm prevails. Restoring democratic order in Myanmar should be the priority of all stakeholders and the detained leaders be released, India has told a UN General Assembly meeting, calling on the leadership in the Southeast Asian nation to work together to resolve their differences in a “peaceful and constructive manner”. “India shares a land and maritime border with Myanmar and has direct stakes in the maintenance of peace and stability. Mr. Tirumurti said India believes the rule of law and democratic process must be upheld, those detained be released and that calm prevails. “Restoring democratic order should be the priority of all stakeholders in Myanmar,” he said, adding that the international community must lend its constructive support to the people of Myanmar at this critical juncture.

Source: The Hindu February 27, 2021 06:21 UTC