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Federica Mogherini: Suu Kyi and Refugee Exodus

federica mogherini: But her speech highlighted the views of many in Myanmar who see the Rohingya as illegal immigrants and blame the population for terrorist acts, according to Metro News. The Rohingya exodus is sure to be raised by the visitors at the meetings held Monday and Tuesday. Suu Kyi did not directly mention the refugee exodus in her speech to welcome European and Asian foreign ministers in Naypyitaw, the capital of Myanmar. Suu Kyi said conflicts around the world gave rise to new threats and emergencies, citing how illegal immigration spread terrorism and violent extremism, social disharmony and even the threat of nuclear war. 11 a.m. Federica Mogherini said work still was needed on implementing the recommendations. The European Union's top diplomat says she is encouraging Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi's willingness to implement the recommendations of an expert panel on ensuring stability in troubled Rakhine state. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.