Myanmar president to work with former student leaders group in political process

YANGON (Xinhua) - Myanmar President U Thein Sein has vowed to work with former student leaders group, now named the 88-Generation Peace and Open Society Group, for emergence of all- inclusive political process and for ensuring peace and national reconciliation, official media reported Sunday.

U Thein Sein made the remarks when he received the group, led by former student leader U Min Ko Naing in Nay Pyi Taw Saturday.

Mapping out a new form of political culture, flourishing of democracy system, promotion of socio-economic status of the people and dealing with the possible challenges to transitional period with a visionary and farsighted view were discussed  during the meeting.

In addition, matters on land dispute, political prisoners, all- inclusiveness of ethnic groups, political parties and civil society organizations including the government, parliament and ethnic armed groups were also touched upon.

It was the first time that the president met with the former student leaders group after they were released in January 2012.