Tuesday, December 6, 2016

President holds talks with Rakhine State Advisory Commission

December 5, 2016
 President U Htin Kyaw received the Rakhine State Advisory Commission led by former UN Secretary-General Mr Kofi Annan at the Presidential Palace in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday.

The meeting focused on three main issues: the importance of humanitarian aid for the two communities in Rakhine State; releasing information with transparency in quick response to rumours and fabricated news; and the need to promote understanding and cooperation between the two communities through positive interaction.
They also discussed matters on promoting prospects for development of the economy and for conducting vocational training as part of efforts for development of the socio-economy of the people in Rakhine State.
They also exchanged views on the rights of the peoples in Rakhine State for citizenship in accordance with the 1982 Citizenship Law and fighting drug trafficking in the country.
Also present at the meeting were Union Minister for the Office of the State Counsellor, Minster of State for Foreign Affairs U Kyaw Tin and officials.


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