The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs arrived in Bangkok to discuss about Myanmar’s government

The French Minister of Foreign Affairs Bernard Kouchner arrived yesterday in Bangkok to discuss Myanmar with some of its nearest neighbours and trading partners. He met particularly his Thai counterpart Nitya Pibulsonggram. Bernard Kouchner said today that Thailand and France agree that to push Myanmar's junta to democratise, the world community have to provide positive incentives.
He declared: "A national dialogue must be established" and he added: "it was illusory to imagine there could be an immediate regime change".
Expressing some scepticism over the effectiveness of sanctions, Kouchner said such measures have to be coupled with positive incentives. He said he would also ask the Chinese government to help force the junta into dialogue with dissident leader Aung San Suu Kyi. The French Minister will travel tomorrow to China, the Myanmar's most important ally. He declared: "President Sarkozy visits China in a few weeks time and i know he will address human rights in a frank and determined manner".