Abe conveys concerns to Myanmar president over human rights violations

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Thursday that he expressed Japan's "concerns" over human rights violations during talks with Myanmar President Htin Kyaw in Tokyo."Regarding the issue of Rakhine State, I stated my concerns over human rights and humanitarian situations," Abe said at a joint press conference with Kyaw.The premier said he told the Myanmar president that it is important to show the world that the Southeast Asian country is making efforts to improve the situation, adding that "Japan will continue to support the Myanmar government's efforts to realize peace and stability in Rakhine…READ FULL ARTICLE