The Elders encourage all parties in Myanmar to advance national reforms, support peace accords
The Elders encourage all parties in Myanmar to advance national reforms, support peace accords
26 September 2013
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Concluding a three-day visit to Myanmar, the Elders offer their support to the people of Myanmar during this exciting period of transition. They also encourage decision-makers responsible for the implementation of the political reform process to make further progress. This was The Elders’ first visit to Myanmar as a group.
Welcoming the work of a range of local and inter national actors involved in supporting the peace process with ethnic minority armed groups and addressing ongoing violence in Rakhine state, the Elders noted that they anticipate remaining engaged in the country in the coming years.
The Elders travelled to Nay Pyi Taw and Yangon to meet with President U Thein Sein and other senior officials in the Myanmar government, political leaders, religious leaders and civil society groups including women’s organisations.
