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New Zealand government urges respect for Myanmar election result

Xinhua, November 10, 2015 Adjust font size:

The New Zealand government Tuesday called on all parties in Myanmar to respect the will of the voters after the general election at the weekend.

"The election is an important milestone in Myanmar's democratic transition, which now needs to be maintained by all parties respecting the will of the voters," Prime Minister and Acting Foreign Minister John Key said in a statement.

"We commend the people of Myanmar, the candidates, and the country's electoral authorities for the scale of participation and the orderly conduct of the polls," he said.

"New Zealand sent observers to assist with the poll and we will continue to look for opportunities to support Myanmar's shift to democratic rule."

Full results of the Nov. 8 election are expected to be released in the next few days, with a new government due to be formed early next year. Endit