STATEMENT OF THE  PRESIDENTIAL SPOKESPERSON  ON THE DEATH OF LT. GEN. SOE WIN PRIME MINISTER OF THE UNION OF MYANMAR

The Philippines is saddened to learn of the death of Lt. General Soe Win, the Prime Minister of the Union of Myanmar.  

In this time of bereavement, the Government and people of the Philippines would like to convey deepest sympathies and condolences to the family of Prime Minister Soe Win.

 Prime Minister Soe Win’s death comes during a most challenging time when Myanmar has to remain committed to the full implementation of its Roadmap to Democracy.

 The Philippines hopes that despite Prime Minister Soe Win’s death, the Government of Myanmar seizes this opportunity to pursue its goals of national unity, reconciliation, and democratization. END

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