24 January 2017

News Story: Myanmar president calls for best use of press freedom for peace, development

YANGON, Jan. 23 (Xinhua) -- Myanmar President U Htin Kyaw has called on the people to make the best use of press freedom for peace and development of the country.

U Htin Kyaw made the call at the opening of 2017 Nobel-Myanmar Literary Festival at the National Theatre in Yangon Sunday, Myanmar News Agency reported Monday.

Noting that individual freedom, which does not harm others, and freedom of all citizens together with freedom of the press are being enjoyed in Myanmar, U Htin Kyaw urged every one to work for the development and peace of the country and for the progress and prosperity, peace of mind and well-being of every individual citizen.

Read the full story at Xinhua