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"Mr President, I have the warmest sentiments towards the Buddhist philosophy and that is precisely why I find it difficult to understand how people who believe in compassion, peace and harmony continue persecuting the Rohingya Muslim community in Rakhine State in Burma. Referring to the debate and resolution of 13 September 2012, I would like to reiterate and insist that the Burmese authorities secure stability in the region, end unequal treatment of the Rohingyas and make efforts for reconciliation. Of course it is not only up to the government, but first and foremost up to the Buddhist community in Rakhine State. I would like to reiterate the words of a great Hindu statesman Mahatma Gandhi, who said: ‘An eye for an eye will only make the whole world blind’. I call on the Burmese authorities to end discriminatory practices against Rohingya and to carry out a full and independent investigation into the distressing events that have taken place in Rakhine State. I also welcome the offer of EUR 78 million by President Barroso of the European Commission during his visit to the Burmese capital Nay Pyi Taw. The amount is foreseen for development aid, which cannot be unconditional. Straightforward reforms must be carried out and visible progress must be made in Burma."@en1
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