Economics
Myanmar’s Ex-General Thein Sein Set to Showcase Reforms
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Myanmar President Thein Sein last visited the United Nations three years ago as the face of an authoritarian military regime. Today, the former general-turned reformer will present Myanmar in a new light.
In a speech to world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly this morning, Thein Sein is expected to tout his country’s progress in shifting to democracy after five decades of military rule. He will be the first Burmese head of state to address the 193-member world body.