Thursday, September 20, 2012

President Obama Meets with Aung San Suu Kyi


Praises Noble Laureate for Her Courage and Determination

On September 19, President Obama met with Burmese Nobel Laureate Aung San Suun Kyi   and expressed his admiration for her courage, determination and personal sacrifice in championing democracy and human rights over the years. 

The President welcomed Burma’s democratic transition and the recent progress made by Aung San Suu Kyi, as leader of the National League for Democracy Party, working together with President Thein Sein. 

President Obama reaffirmed the determination of the United States to support their sustained efforts to promote political and economic reforms and to ensure full protection of the fundamental rights of the Burmese people. 

The President also expressed his conviction that the ongoing process of reconciliation and reform offers the people of that nation the opportunity to take charge of their destiny and to shape a more peaceful, free, and prosperous future.

Aung San Suun Kyi was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal at the White House on the same day. You can view the complete ceremony here.

Author: Htoo Tay Zar

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