태국의 사막 순다라벳 총리는 오는 5월10일로 예정된 버마의 새 헌법 국민투표를 지지한다고 밝혔습니다.
사막 총리는 그러나 버마의 헌법 국민투표가 민주화 운동 지도자인 아웅산 수치 여사의 석방으로 이어지지는 않을 것이라고 말했습니다.
사막 총리는 태국을 방문한 테인 세인 버마 총리와 회담한 뒤 이같이 밝혔습니다.
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Thailand's Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej has voiced his support for Burma's planned referendum on a new constitution.
Speaking with reporters today (Wednesday) in Bangkok, Mr. Samak said he did not think Burma's efforts would lead to the release of opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
Mr. Samak told reporters that Burma would not release her, but continue to keep her, as he put it, on the shelf. Aung San Suu Kyi has been under house arrest for 12 of the past 18 years.
Mr. Samak's comments came after a meeting today with Burmese Prime Minister General Thein Sein in Bangkok. General Thein Sein refused to speak with reporters after the meeting.