Myanmar President U Htin Kyaw (3rd R) receives final report from Kofi Annan (2nd L), chair of the Myanmar-government-appointed Advisory Commission of Rakhine state, during their meeting in Nay Pyi Taw, Aug. 23, 2017. Annan, who arrived in Nay Pyi Taw Tuesday, submitted its final report to President U Htin Kyaw on Wednesday, official sources said. (Xinhua/Soe Than Lynn)
NAY PYI TAW, Aug. 23 (Xinhua) -- Myanmar's government-appointed Advisory Commission on Rakhine State, chaired by former Secretary-General of the United Nations Kofi Annan, submitted its final report to President U Htin Kyaw on Wednesday, official sources said.
The report aiming at the emergence of peaceful, just and prosperous future for residents in Rakhine state was handed over to U Htin Kyaw when the commission made a courtesy call on the president.
The details of the report will be released in Yangon on Thursday, the sources added.
Annan, who arrived in Nay Pyi Taw Tuesday, is also scheduled to have talks with State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi later on Wednesday on the release of the commission's final report on Rakhine state. according to earlier report.
Aung San Suu Kyi is the chair of the Central Committee for Implementation of Peace, Stability and Development in Rakhine state.
The commission's final report is expected to include assessment and recommendations for the government on conflict prevention, humanitarian assistance, reconciliation, institution building and promotion of development in the conflict-torn Rakhine state.
Kofi Annan's commission had submitted an interim report and recommendations on the regional issue to the government in March with 30 recommendations.
Annan visited Rakhine state late last year to compile the report.
Annan's nine-member advisory commission was formed by the Myanmar government in August of the year with the aim of resolving the protracted Rakhine regional issue.
