European Union foreign ministers have permanently lifted their remaining sanctions against Burma apart from an arms embargo. They welcomed what they called a new chapter in relations with the country following a series of political reforms. The European Union Foreign Policy Chief Katherine Ashton said the EU wanted to be part of Burma’s future.
欧盟各外长永久取消了除了武器禁运外其他对缅甸的制裁措施。继缅甸进行各项政治改革后,欧盟各国表示欢迎与缅甸发展新的关系。欧盟外交负责人Katherine Ashton表示欧盟希望能成为缅甸未来的一部分。
"We know that much remains to be done on human rights, on democracy, fighting poverty and achieving lasting peace. We don’t underestimate the challenges. But we believe that now it is time to engage more and to help move the transition move ahead. All these challenges can be better addressed in an open democratic society. And we look forward to working closely with the government and all other stakeholders.”
“我们知道还有许多事情要做,比如说人权,民主,消除贫穷,以及取得持久和平。我们并没有低估这些挑战。但我们相信现在是时候与缅甸进行加强合作助其向前发展了。所有这些挑战都可以通过建设一个开放民主的社会更好地解决。我们期待与缅方及其他相关方加强合作。”
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