US Under Secy of State holds separate meetings with Rakhine State Hluttaw Speaker, Muslims in Sittway

A DELEGATION led by Mr. David Hale, the United States’ Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, met separately with the Speaker of the Rakhine State Hluttaw and members of the Muslim community in Sittway yesterday.

The Under Secretary first met with the Muslim community, led by U Shwe Hla, at the Maddaya Sa Eisalar Miya School in Aung Mingalar Ward, Sittway, and held a discussion with them.
Next, they visited the Rakhine State Hluttaw and met with State Hluttaw Speaker U San Kyaw Hla and Deputy Speaker U Mya Than. They discussed matters relating to the citizenship issue of Muslims and peaceful solutions for the conflicts in Rakhine State.
In the evening, the delegation left for Nay Pyi Taw from Sittway by flight.
Mr. David Hale was accompanied by the United States Ambassador to Myanmar, Mr. Scot Marciel, and officials.

Tin Tun (IPRD)
Translated by Kyaw Zin Tun
Photo: MNA
Ref: The Global New Light of Myanmar