Statement on Peace, Stability and Rule of Law

September 6, 2017

Republic of the Union of Myanmar

Presidential Palace

Statement on Peace, Stability and Rule of Law

Nay Pyi Taw, 6 September — The President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar was debriefed at the Presidential Palace today by the Union Ministers who visited Maungtaw and Buthidaung regions in Rakhine State following the terrorist attacks which took place there in August 2017.

The Union Ministers debriefed the President on the latest situation in the Rakhine State.

The government's plans to restore peace and stability to the region was discussed by the participants at the briefing.

On 5th September 2017, the Office of the State Counsellor issued a statement to prevent unwarranted tension and unrest due to news of possible ARSA terrorist group's attacks in the country.

The Office of the State Counsellor has urged the people to remain vigilant against possible incitements.

Necessary measures are being put in place by security forces to safeguard against possible terrorist attacks. At the same time, taking into account that people with extreme ideology can use the climate of fear to incite unrest, instructions were issued to the security forces to deter such attempts and to take legal action against perpetrators.

Peace, stability and rule of law are of the utmost importance to the State. Therefore, the people are urged to render their cooperation to the Government by respecting the rule of law.

Ref; The Global New Light of Myanmar