In this photo taken on May 23, 2021, protesters are holding flags and placards during a demonstration against the military coup in Dawei, Myanmar. - DAWEI WATCH/AFP
WASHINGTON (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): Singapore and the United States are "deeply concerned and anxious" about the plight of the people of Myanmar, Singapore's Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan said on Wednesday (Sept 29).
The people of Myanmar were already facing tough economic challenges and the coronavirus pandemic has further affected the country, Dr Balakrishnan told The Straits Times during his visit to Washington.
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