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Saturday, 20 August 2011 13:32 Mizzima News Chiang Mai (Mizzima) – A private meeting with Burmese President Thein Sein and chats with other high-level government ministers were highlights of opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s participation in a three-day, national-level economic development forum in Naypyitaw that concludes on Sunday. Suu Kyi is introduced to members of the economic forum by Dr. Myint, back to the camera, an adviser to Burmese President Thein Sein. Photos: Mizzima.         Suu Kyi arrived for the second day of the three-day workshop at 9 a.m. along with Dr. Myint, an economic adviser to President Thein Sein, and other top governmental leaders, members of political parties and businessmen. Suu Kyi left after 10 a.m. in a motorcade accompanied by security personnel provided by the government. During a workshop break, she reportedly discussed political affairs with a few government ministers and businessmen, according to sources. Also attending the worksho

Friday, 19 August 2011 12:32 Mizzima News Chiang Mai (Mizzima) – Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi has spoken in support of Indian activist Anna Hazare’s campaign against corruption in India. Aung San Suu Kyi came out in support of Anna Hazare's protest against corruption in India, saying everyone should be concerned with eliminating corruption in governments. Photo: Mizzima Speaking in Rangoon to a reporter from  The Times of India,  Suu Kyi said everybody should be concerned about corruption, noting it pervades much of society. The interview was conducted a few days before the arrest of Anna Hazare who has been pursuing a Gandhi-like protest in New Delhi against corruption, including periods of fasting. The 74-year-old social activist was arrested and jailed on August 16, but the authorities have just released him, according to media reports .  He has received wide public support in a country plagued by corruption and poverty. “Why is corruption so universal?” Suu Ky