Obama to Burmese President: Revise Rakhine/Rohingya Action Plan & support Rohingya rights Obama to Burma on the eve of his attendance at ASEAN Summit there: President stressed the importance of the government of Burma taking additional steps to address the tensions and the humanitarian situation in Rakhine State including through revisions to the Rakhine Action Plan and other measures to support the civil and political rights of the Rohingya population. Oct. 30, 2014 THE WHITE HOUSE - Office of the Press Secretary: Readout of the President’s Call to President Thein Sein of Burma President Obama spoke by phone with President Thein Sein of Burma to discuss his upcoming travel to Burma for the East Asia Summit and U.S.-ASEAN Summit. President Obama and President Thein Sein discussed the status of Burma’s ongoing political and economic reforms. The President stressed the importance of the government of Burma taking additional steps to address the tensions and the humanitarian situation in Rakhine State including through revisions to the Rakhine Action Plan and other measures to support the civil and political rights of the Rohingya population. The President welcomed the commitment of Thein Sein and his government to the peace process and said every effort should be made conclude a national ceasefire in the short term. President Obama also underscored the need for an inclusive and credible process for conducting the 2015 elections. President Obama reiterated the United States’ firm commitment to helping the people of Burma achieve a more free, open, and prosperous nation. -0- THE WHITE HOUSE - Office of the Press Secretary: Readout of the President’s Call to Aung San Suu Kyi of Burma President Obama spoke by phone with Aung San Suu Kyi of Burma. President Obama and Aung San Suu Kyi discussed the status of Burma’s ongoing political and economic reforms and the need to ensure an inclusive and credible process for conducting the 2015 elections. The President and Aung San Suu Kyi also discussed how the United States can support efforts to promote tolerance, respect for diversity, and a more inclusive political environment. President Obama expressed his appreciation for Aung San Suu Kyi’s work to promote a more democratic Burma, and reiterated the United States’ firm commitment to helping the people of Burma achieve a more free, open, and prosperous nation.
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