Mahathir is actively pursuing a constructive contact policy with Myanmar. In addition, Mahathir is in the position of a strong figure inside an authoritative democratic regime. Hence, the leaders of Myanmar will attach high importance to his suggestions.

• 由于马哈地努力推动与缅甸进行建设性接触的政策，加上马哈地身具威权民主政体强人的地位，他的建议将会受到缅甸领袖的高度重视。