06 September 2016

News Story: Myanmar expects Annan-led commission to help resolve Rakhine issue

YANGON, Sept. 5 (Xinhua) -- Myanmar State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi said on Monday that she expected the advisory commission on Rakhine state, led by former UN secretary-general Kofi Annan, can root out the Rakhine problems.

Suu Kyi made the remarks when meeting with Annan at the National Reconciliation and Peace Center in Yangon.

She the commission is expected to find a way to heal the wounds arising from the regional conflicts, expecting a fair assessment of the local situation.

Annan expressed his confidence that the commission can assist the people of Rakhine to share the common destiny to a peaceful and prosperous future.

Annan arrived here on Saturday for a week-long visit, accompanied by two other members.

As a part of his visit, Annan will travel to Rakhine state.

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