Ethnic Leaders Welcome Aung San Suu Kyi's Statement

Source: Irrawaddy News

Leaders of several ethnic groups, both inside Burma and in exile, have welcomed the statement by Aung San Suu Kyi, head of the opposition National League for Democracy, expressing her readiness to cooperate with the military government to achieve a meaningful dialogue.

In Rangoon, Aye Tha Aung, chairman of the Arakan League for Democracy and secretary of the Committee Representing People’s Parliament, told The Irrawaddy on Monday that Suu Kyi’s statement was “acceptable” and fair to ethnic groups.

The Ethnic Nationalities Council, based in exile, also agreed with Suu Kyi's statement.

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