Statement by the President Obama on Burma | The White House
The White House
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
May 17, 2012
Statement by the President on Burma
Today marks the beginning of a new chapter in the relationship between the United States and Burma. Since I announced a new U.S. opening to Burma in November, President Thein Sein, Aung San Suu Kyi and the people of Burma have made significant progress along the path to democracy. The United States has pledged to respond to positive developments in Burma and to clearly demonstrate America's commitment to the future of an extraordinary country, a courageous people, and universal values. That is what we are doing.
Today, I am nominating our first U.S. Ambassador to Burma in 22 years, Derek Mitchell, whose work has been instrumental in bringing about this new phase in our bilateral relationship. We also are announcing that the United States will ease its bans on the exportation of financial services and new investment in Burma. Opening up greater economic engagement between our two countries is critical to supporting reformers in government and civil society, facilitating broad-based economic development, and bringing Burma out of isolation and into the international community.
Of course, there is far more to be done. The United States remains concerned about Burma’s closed political system, its treatment of minorities and detention of political prisoners, and its relationship with North Korea. We will work to establish a framework for responsible investment from the United States that encourages transparency and oversight, and helps ensure that those who abuse human rights, engage in corruption, interfere with the peace process, or obstruct the reform process do not benefit from increased engagement with the United States. We will also continue to press for those who commit serious violations of human rights to be held accountable. We are also maintaining our current authorities to help ensure further reform and to retain the ability to reinstate selected sanctions if there is backsliding.
Americans for decades have stood with the Burmese people in their struggle to realize the full promise of their extraordinary country. In recent months, we have been inspired by the economic and political reforms that have taken place, Secretary Clinton’s historic trip to Naypyidaw and Rangoon, the parliamentary elections, and the sight of Aung San Suu Kyi being sworn into office after years of struggle. As an iron fist has unclenched in Burma, we have extended our hand, and are entering a new phase in our engagement on behalf of a more democratic and prosperous future for the Burmese people.
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Thank you very much but I would like to request don"t forget the ethnic minority Rohingyas issue. The people of Araknese Rohingyas have never seen a Hospital in along their lives, still now almost people have no slippers , they have no a good plate to eat rice. where they can see good rice, cheese, butter, good clothes, educational privilege , how can Ronhingyas know about Humman rights. Rohingyas people kindly invited to Mr. Derek Mitchell to visit the place where Rohingyas living area , not to provide rations to eat them. But the world singing human right violation having on the earth. No, the singers are not know where are the violations taking place. Please come and see for a knowledge , take a lesson what is human right abuses. In my views, there are no country like that discrimination happening in the world. God will not tolerate if the American government(Democratic country) if don't sympathize Rohingyas at this time because of the time is knocking door. Herewith I also want to request Rohingya people are dire need of human rights for survival lives. Human right organizations neglected Rohingyas , Why?
Mr. President:
As an American citizen, a voter, and a person deeply interested in the affairs of Burma, I would urge you to make yourself familiar with the situation of the Rohingya peoples of that country. They have been denied citizenship in the very country of their birth, and are subject to many other human rights abuses. Please include a review of their plight in your accountability assessments. Please do not forget the Rohingya.
Thank you, Elaine M. Allan, Austin, Texas, USA