TOKYO, Oct 16 (Bernama) --
-Statement from The Nippon Foundation on Step toward Peace-
Representatives of the Government of the Republic of the Union of
Myanmar and eight ethnic armed organizations signed a ceasefire
agreement on October 15 at a ceremony in the capital city of Naypyidaw.
Along with Thailand, China, India, the United Nations, and the European
Union, Japan, which has promoted dialog among the parties involved and
provided humanitarian aid to conflict-affected regions, was a witness to
the signing. Yohei Sasakawa, Chairman of The Nippon Foundation,
attended the ceremony and signed the agreement in his capacity as
Special Envoy of the Government of Japan for National Reconciliation in
Myanmar. Following the signing, The Nippon Foundation released the
following statement.
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=25509
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