India requests UN to drop annual human rights resolution on Myanmar

India requests UN to drop annual human rights resolution on Myanmar

By NewsGram Staff Writer

In order to uplift the citizens of Myanmar affected by violence, India asked UN members to drop the annual ritual of passing a resolution on Myanmar's human rights situation, on Friday.

Ashok Kumar Mukerji, a permanent representative of the Partnership Group for Peace, Development and Democracy in Myanmar, said, "In Rakhine State, the Myanmar government has taken steps towards restoration of law and order and has expressed readiness to cooperate with UN and other humanitarian agencies regarding rehabilitation of those affected by violence."

"We urged member of states to agree to the discontinuation of annual resolutions on the human rights situation in Myanmar. In our view, this would convey the world community's strong support and encouragement for the reform measures that are already underway in Myanmar," said Mukerji.

Myanmar had made big strides in trying to end more than 60 years of ethnic insurgencies around the country. The government's Union Peace Making Work Committee (UPWC) and the ethnic armed groups Nationwide Ceasefire Coordination Team (NCCT) agreed on a ceasefire agreement on March 31, reported the officials.

Mukerji also stated that, "India had provided aid to help Rakhine State recover from the riots. New Delhi gave $240,000 for the rehabilitation effort after the riots first broke out and $1 million for constructing 10 schools for both communities in the affected areas."

Development aid to Rakhine State includes $300 million earmarked for the state from the total development assistance of $1.75 billion to Myanmar, and lines of credit totaling $85 million for electricity transmission and road construction in the state, he added.

Myanmar has emerged from nearly 40 years of military rule after the military council was dissolved in 2011 following the 2010 elections. With democratic reforms underway, the general elections are scheduled for later this year.

Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon, who chaired the meeting, praised Myanmar's "exemplary resolve in striving to achieve peace and stability in the country."

"The reform process initiated by the Government of President U Thein Sein continues to progress steadily. The country has taken visible strides in many areas of socioeconomic development, national reconciliation and democratization," said the Secretary General.

The meeting was attended by the Government of Myanmar including Soe Thane, Minister in the Office of President, Immigration Minister Khin Yi, Attorney General Tun Shin, and Rakhine State Chief Minister Muang Muang Ohn.

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