Jimmy Carter to visit Myanmar

Friday, 29 March 2013 17:10 Mizzima News

[Photo: The Carter Center]

Former US President Jimmy Carter will come to Myanmar next week to explore ways to support the country's ongoing democratic transition.

Jimmy Carter is leading members of the Carter Center, an NGO that he founded with his wife, around the world to encourage democracy and human rights. He is visiting Nepal ahead of his trip to Myanmar.

The former president will meet with President Thein Sein, government officials, Daw Aung Suu Kyi, political leaders and civil society representatives during his visit.

*This article was amended from the original: President Carter arrived in Nepal on March 29; he will travel to Myanmar on April 2 and is due to stay until April 6.
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