BELGRADE, 9 July 2000 YUGOSLAVIA - MYANMAR AUNG'S VISIT STRONG IMPETUS TO YUGOSLAV-MYANMAR COOPERATION U WIN AUNG ENDS VISIT TO YUGOSLAVIA YUGOSLAVIA - OAU YUGOSLAV DELEGATION AT OAU SUMMIT YUGOSLAVIA - UN - PREVLAKA ANNAN PROPOSES EXTENSION OF U.N. MISSION MANDATE ON PREVLAKA YUGOSLAVIA - MYANMAR AUNG'S VISIT STRONG IMPETUS TO YUGOSLAV-MYANMAR COOPERATION BELGRADE, July 9 (Tanjug) - Foreign Ministers Zivadin Jovanovic of Yugoslavia and U Win Aung of Myanmar held closing talks late on Saturday. The official visit of the Myanmar Foreign Minister to Yugoslavia presents a continuation and strengthening of political dialogue. The talks with top state representatives in Belgrade, parallel talks between economic representatives, visits and talks of Minister Aung in other Yugoslav towns, will give a strong impetus to cementing the traditionally friendly relations and the speedy development of cooperation between the two countries in the bilateral and wider international plane, the sides agreed. The two Ministers also reached accord and a closeness of stands on all considered bilateral, regional and international issues. Ministers Jovanovic and Aung confirmed the lasting determination of their countries to develop international relations on a basis of equality, strict respect of sovereignty and territorial integrity and non-interference in internal affairs. They pointed out the irreplaceable role of the United Nations in preserving peace and security, strengthening the authority of law, and stressed the need for a democratization of decision-making at the world organization, to which a stronger role and influence of non-aligned and developing countries should particularly contribute. Condemning the policy of force, they indicated the dangers of fanning separatism and terrorism and abuse of human rights in order to destabilize countries which practice an independent internal and foreign policy. They set out that every sovereign country decides about its internal development, and that the vast majority of world countries resolutely reject doctrines on limited sovereignty, alleged humanitarian interventions, and a unipolar world whose objectives are the stifling of freedom, a monopoly on decision-making, and neocolonialism. U WIN AUNG ENDS VISIT TO YUGOSLAVIA BELGRADE, July 9 (Tanjug) - Myanmar Foreign Minister U Win Aung on Sunday ended a several days' long official visit to Yugoslavia which he said would have a strong impact on cementing the traditionally friendly relations, political dialogue, and speedier development of cooperation of the two countries in the bilateral and international areas. Speaking to reporters ahead of his departure from Belgrade, Aung said Yugoslavia and Myanmar fully share views on the importance of respect for equality, sovereignty and territorial integrity in international relations. He underscored that, in talks with Yugoslav officials, they had agreed that the role and authority of the United Nations were irreplaceable in preserving peace and security in the world. If there is no respect for the United Nations Charter, who will the people of the world ask for help and the protection of their interests, Aung asked, and said he hoped all countries would unite in the efforts to restore the strength of the United Nations and its influence in international relations. The whole world will be in grave danger if there is no respect for the sovereignty of nations, he warned. He said he was confident that Yugoslavia, in spite of its troubles, would grow into one of the most prosperous and stable countries of the region and the world, and urged the further development of bilateral cooperation. During his visit, U Win Aung was received by Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic, he conferred with other top state officials, including his host Foreign Minister Zivadin Jovanovic, Prime Minister Momir Bulatovic, Defense Minister Gen. Dragoljub Ojdanic, and other ministers with whom he considered in detail all possibilities for the further promotion of political and economic cooperation. YUGOSLAVIA - OAU YUGOSLAV DELEGATION AT OAU SUMMIT BELGRADE, July 9 (Tanjug) - A Yugoslav delegation which is taking part in the summit of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) in the Togoan capital of Lome had lengthy talks with OAU Secretary-General Salim Salim at the very beginning of the Conference. The Yugoslav delegation, led by Ambassador Danilo Milic, also had very extensive talks with over 40 delegations, including 28 foreign ministers. Issues of promoting traditionally friendly relations between Yugoslavia and African countries were considered during the talks, as well as the continuation of Yugoslavia's legitimate activities within the Non-Aligned Movement. The sides in the talks overwhelmingly pledged full support to Yugoslavia in its intention fully to reactivate its membership in the NAM and expressed the wish to intensify bilateral cooperation. YUGOSLAVIA - UN - PREVLAKA ANNAN PROPOSES EXTENSION OF U.N. MISSION MANDATE ON PREVLAKA NEW YORK, July 9 (Tanjug) - United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan has proposed to the Security Council that the duration of the U.N. mission on Prevlaka promontory between Yugoslavia and Croatia be extended for another six months. The proposal was made in the latest report presented this weekend to Council members. The Council will hold closed consultations on Tuesday and a formal session on extending the UNMOP mission will be held on Thursday. Under Resolution 1285 of January 2000, the UNMOP mandate was extended until July 15. Annan said the situation in the area was stable and peaceful, and that an extension of the mandate would secure it continuing thus, providing a stable climate for a political agreement between Yugoslavia and Croatia. He said he hoped their agreement would be successful and said UNMOP members must be allowed freedom of movement in the demilitarized zone. This warning was intended for Croatia, as Annan said in the report that Croatia was continuing the practice of demanding written information from UNMOP members about their planned movements in the north part of the zone. Croatia is also criticized for allowing civilians and tourists, even foreigners, to enter the demilitarized zone. The U.N. observer mission has freedom of movement on the Yugoslav side of the demilitarized zone, Annan said. __________________________________ KOMINFORM P.O. 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