Arakan News Agency
Foreign Minister of Myanmar Wunna Maung Lwin said there is no reason to discuss the issue of Myanmar Rohingya Muslims population at the ASEAN Summit, despite pressure over the issue.…
The minister said: “There is no reason to discuss the Rohingya issue. This is an internal issue. We do not recognise the name Rohingya.”
When reporters asked how Myanmar leaders would react to ASEAN members tabling a proposal to discuss the Rohingya issue, the minister said it would be under discussion.
The Rohingya issue was highlighted during an ASEAN meeting held in Myanmar in November 2014. Now, Malaysia is trying to discuss the issue further as a host of Rohingya immigrants have come to Malaysia during its chairmanship.
Malaysian foreign minister Anifah Hj. Aman said: “The Rohingya issue has to be resolved within ASEAN. While we continue to respect the sovereignty of our member states, this issue should be addressed within Asean and through engagement. We hope Myanmar will look for the best way,” on April 24.
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Ahmad Badawi also urged for humane treatment of the Rohingya at the ASEAN People’s Forum.
Myanmar Ethnic Rohingyas Human Rights Organization, an organisation formed by Rohingya immigrants in Malaysia, released an announcement based on what the Malaysian Foreign Minister and former PM said on April 26, urging ASEAN leaders to discuss the Rohingya crisis.
A representative of the Myanmar government confirmed that the Myanmar foreign minister did not discuss the Rohingya issue.
Source : elevenmyanmar
