Myanmar junta seeks India's help to build democracy
Myanmar’s military ruler Senior General Than Shwe met with the Indian leadership saying democracy was the only path to peace and prosperity, just days after he sacked the country’s premier.Than Shwe also gave an assurance during talks with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh that he would not allow Myanmar to be used by insurgents for anti-India activities. “The Senior General conveyed the sincere commitment of his government to bring about democracy because they genuinely believed that only democracy can bring peace and prosperity,” foreign ministry spokesman Navtej Sarna said.Full Story