Australia to lift sanctions against Myanmar, media release, 7 June 2012, Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs

Australia will lift its remaining targeted travel and financial sanctions for Myanmar to encourage further democratic reform, Foreign Minister Bob Carr said today. 'By lifting our remaining travel and financial sanctions Australia is lending further support to the reforms underway. Australia will retain the capacity to re-impose targeted sanctions in relation to Myanmar if required.

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