MANILA: The president of the Philippines laid out a red carpet welcome yesterday for Myanmar's prime minister, who is on a visit to discuss trade and possibly human rights, as activists condemned the talks for granting legitimacy to Myanmar's military-ruled government.
President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo presided over a 21-gun salute for Prime Minister Lt Gen Soe Win and his entourage at the heavily secured Malacanang presidential palace.
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