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Submitted by moiuser on 14 November 2020

Mr Lee Hsien Loong, Prime Minister of Singapore sends congratulatory message to the State Counsellor

CONGRATULATIONS on leading the National League for Democracy (NLD) to another victory in Myanmar’s general elections. The results reflect the confidence and trust the People of Myanmar have placed in the NLD’s leadership and vision for the country.

Myanmar and Singapore are old friends and longstanding partners. We have extensive cooperation in many areas including trade and investment, financial and legal cooperation, infrastructure development, and capacity building. Since the COVID-19 pandemic broke out, we have worked together to maintain supply chains, share information and best practices, and assist our nationals living in each other’s countries. I look forward to working with you to strengthen our existing links and explore new areas of cooperation.

I wish you continued success and good health, and hope to welcome you to visit Singapore again when you schedule permits.

Shri Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India sends congratulatory message to the State Counsellor

CONGRATULATIONS to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and NLD for victory in the elections. The successful conduct of polls is another step in the ongoing democratic transition in Myanmar. I look forward to continuing to work with you to strengthen our traditional bonds of friendship.

Narendra Modi

General Prayut Chan-o-cha (Ret.), Prime Minister of Kingdom of Thailand sends congratulatory message to the State Counsellor

ON behalf of the Royal Thai Government and people of the Kingdom of Thailand, I have the honour to express my heartfelt congratulations on the successful organization of the general elections in the Republic of the Union of Myanmar on 8 November 2020, and the victory of the National League for Democracy (NLD). The overwhelming support for the NLD clearly reflects the Myanmar people’s unwavering trust in you and the strong approval of your leadership during the past five years.

On this occasion, I would like to reaffirm my commitment to working closely with you to further strengthen our bilateral relations as Natural Strategic Partners, and enhance our cooperation in all areas of common interest. Also, as I mentioned during our productive telephone conversation on 5 November 2020, Thailand stands ready to support Myanmar’s efforts towards overcoming the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

I very much look forward to seeing you and to congratulating you in person once the COVID-19 situation subsides.

Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Singapore congratulates the State Counsellor

CONGRATULATIONS to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and the National League for Democracy on winning a resounding mandate in the Myanmar General Election. This election marks another important milestone in Myanmar’s democratic transition.

Singapore is a friend of Myanmar and fellow ASEAN neighbour. I wish Daw Suu and the people of Myanmar all the best and look forward to continue working closely with Myanmar government to deepen our friendship and cooperation.

The Fourth King of Bhutan Mr Jigme Singye Wangchuck sends congratulatory message to the State Counsellor

IT gives me great pleasure to convey my warmest congratulations and Tashi Delek to Your Excellency on the overwhelming electoral victory of the National League for Democracy. The people of Myanmar have given their trust and support to you and your Party to fulfill their aspirations for an era of peace, unity and prosperity. Having known Your Excellency, I have no doubt that you will be successful in bringing about political and economic changes in your country and with your great diplomatic skills be successful in having good relations with your neighbours and the western countries.

Ref; The Global New Light of Myanmar