Agence France-PresseJune 2, 2013 02:15
Myanmar President Thein Sein pledged Sunday to tackle chronic poverty in the long-isolated nation, whose economy was left in tatters by decades of harsh junta rule.
"We have a good foundation for economic development in our country," the former general said in a speech in Yangon, citing ample water resources, an efficient labour force, an advantageous climate and abundant natural resources.
"But our country is still one of the poorest LDCs (least developed countries)... We must all strive to get out of this situation," he said.
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