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Wed, 26 Sep 2007 14:43
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LONDON (Thomson Financial) - India has expressed concern at the situation in Myanmar as reports from the military-run nation said at least three monks had been killed in a crackdown on protesters.'The government of India is concerned at, and is closely monitoring, the situation in Myanmar,' said a statement from India's Ministry of External Affairs.'It is our hope that all sides will resolve their issues peacefully through dialogue. India has always believed that Myanmar's process of political reform and national reconciliation should be more inclusive and broad-based.'The statement came as officials in Myanmar told Agence France-Presse that three monks protesting against the military government had died in clashes with security forces, including two who were beaten to death.Political watchdog International Crisis Group yesterday urged UN chief Ban Ki-moon to push Myanmar allies China and India into talks with the junta amid mounting anti-government protests.Energy-hungry India and China, besides other Asian countries, have been jockeying for a share of Myanmar's vast energy resources -- weakening US and European economic sanctions.Indian Oil Minister Murli Deora was in Naypyitaw, the administrative capital of Myanmar, on Sunday to sign accords that saw India pledge to invest 150 mln usd for gas exploration in the country.tfn.newsdesk@thomson.comafp/cm2COPYRIGHTCopyright Thomson Financial News Limited 2007. All rights reserved.The copying, republication or redistribution of Thomson Financial News Content, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of Thomson Financial News.
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Asian nations concerned at Myanmar crisis 