UNION Minister for Ethnic Affairs U Saw Tun Aung Myint received Mro ethnic leader U San Thar Aung in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday.

 During  the  meeting,  the  Union  Minister  said  that  he  discussed  literature  and  culture  with  Rakhine  State  ethnic  literature and culture associations in his visit, the appointment of TA/LT for ethnic languages, distribution of storybooks, development of ethnic literature and ethnic regions, and cash assistance to these associations.

Then, Mro ethnic leader U San Thar Aung discussed the teaching of Mro language  at  basic  schools,  the  appointment  of  TA/LT  for  ethnic  language  and  other  matters.

Deputy Minister U Zaw Aye Maung said Mro  Ethnic  Literature  and  Culture  Associations should have common literature to teach at the schools. The approval of the Rakhine State Administration Council is needed. If they have perfect documents, the  ministry  will  discuss  them  with  the  Ministry  of  Education  to  seek  approval.  After receiving the permit, the TA/LT for ethnic language will be assigned.

The Union Minister also stressed the need  to  preserve  the  literature,  culture  and  traditions.  He  also  said  Mro  ethnic  people  should  hold  a  conference  of  Mro  people to designate a common literature as other ethnic people or the ministry cannot make the decision for this issue. If there is  a  literature  that  all  Mro  people  agree  with, the ministry will help in accordance with the law or rules to protect the rights of ethnic minorities.

MNA

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