Foreign relations of Myanmar been characterised by conflicts and confrontations. Border disputes are now coming more prominent and Thailand as disturbed by the imprisonment of Burma’s dissident Aung San Suu Kyi. Burma has diplomatic offices in Bangkok whilst Thailand maintains an embassy in Rangoon. Philippines established relations with Burma in 1956 and recognised its political name Myanmar. In 2012, Myanmar ranked 3rd to the lowest among the Philippines' trading partners in ASEAN. It only fared better than Cambodia and Laos. The Philippines and Myanmar traded only $47.07 million in 2012. The Philippines grant Burmese citizens visa-free access for 30 days. Myanmar on the other
Rugby union in the Republic of the Congo Rugby union in the Republic of the Congo Rugby union in the Republic of the Congo is a minor but growing sport The national union is a member of the Confederation of African Rugby, but not of the International Rugby Board. Rugby union was introduced into the country by the French, who ruled the country for a number of years. Rugby is centred on the national capital, Brazzaville. The Congo lacks good transport networks and along with its political instability, civil war, and the extreme poverty of the country, it is difficult for it to maintain a proper national league