Naypyidaw. Myanmar welcomed on Wednesday its biggest gathering of world leaders since shedding junta rule but concerns over the pace of democratic reforms are expected to surface at the two-day event featuring US President Barack Obama.
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) and East Asia summits, held in the purpose-built capital of Naypyidaw, are the culmination of a year of diplomatic limelight for Myanmar after long decades shunted to the sidelines under its former military rulers.
Other key issues will include the row between several Asean members and China over territory in the South China Sea, and greater economic integration ahead …read more
Source: The Jakarta Globe
