Pledges UN support for Myanmar's efforts on national reconciliation, anti-corruption, rule of law, HIV prevention and evidence-based drug treatment
The NationIn his first-ever official visit to Southeast Asia, UNODC Executive Director Yury Fedotov met Saturday with Aung San Suu Kyi, Member of Parliament and Nobel laureate, at her residence in Nay Pyi Taw.
Fedotov congratulated Aung San Suu Kyi on her election to Parliament and recent appointment to Chair of the Parliamentary Committee on Rule of Law and Tranquility. He pledged UNODC’s assistance and technical expertise in support of Myanmar’s reforms - particularly in anti-corruption and in establishing the rule of law, in HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment, and in contributing to the development of peace by providing alternative development support in drug-conflict areas and by promoting dialogue between all parties in the conflict.
