Russia is satisfied with transition to civilian rule in Myanmar.

MOSCOW, June 25 (Itar-Tass) -- Russia has expressed its satisfaction
with political reforms in Myanmar and the transition to civilian rule, the
Russian Foreign Ministry said following meetings and consultations Deputy
Foreign Minister Alexei Borodavkin held in Neypido on June 22 with Deputy
Foreign Minister Maung Myint, Vice-President Thihathura Tin Aung Myint Oo,
chairman of the Assembly of People's Representatives Thura Swe Mann, as
well as with Foreign Minister Wunna Maung Lwin.
"There was held a useful exchange of views on the development of
Russia-Myanmar relations. The possibilities of intensifying the political
dialogue as well as ways to better use the great potential of trade and
economic and investment cooperation in the interests of both sides were
discussed," the Russian Ministry said.
"The Russian side expressed satisfaction with the program for
political reforms in Myanmar and the transition to civilian rule under the
new Constitution and noted the importance of Myanmar's continued onward
movement towards democratization and socio-economic development," the
Foreign Ministry said.
"In the context of discussions on the international agenda special
attention was paid to the situation in the Asia-Pacific region and
coordination of positions on topical problems of the world, above all - to
building there a new security architecture based on multilateral
approaches to deepening cooperation between Russia and the Association of
South-East Asian Nations," the Russian Foreign Ministry said.