U Aye Thar Aung, the President of the Arakan League for Democracy, has urged Arakanese living abroad to pursue academic studies to increase knowledge and acquire skills in their respective host countries.
He made the announcement to more than 100 Arakanese residents of New York and surrounding areas who received him at a special meeting on September 30 during his New York tour.
“I would like to urge our Arakanese, especially the young people, to pursue educational studies wherever you are living, and to work for the betterment of your society with the knowledge and skills acquired from your learning and studies”, said U Aye Thar Aung in the meeting.
Dr. Ashin Naryaka chaired the meeting and made a speech with similar recommendations to young Arakanese living in foreign countries.
Arakanese writer and poet Khine Lunn (Mayghawady), a current resident of Utica, New York in the US, said the role and contributions of Arakanese educated people at home and abroad are very important for the development of their homeland.
U Aye Thar Aung answered many questions asked by meeting participants, and the meeting concluded around 4 pm.
