(18 May 2016) “I believe that the mission has been very useful to better understand the dynamics on the ground, both politically and militarily.” Says the Italian Ambassador in Yangon, Pier Giorgio Aliberti. Aliberti refers to the joint visit of EU Mission Chiefs in Northern Shan, Burma, designed to verify and better understand the situation on the ground, in the light of the recent resumption of armed conflict in the area. An initiative to which the Ambassador has actively participated in the last three days. Three days of meetings: with representatives of the administration, political parties, ethnic groups and armed forces. In addition, to the talks with representatives of civil society there will be analysis and reflections on the future of the country: “After these meetings I am even more a more convinced of the fundamental importance of the peace process for the future of this country – said the Italian Ambassador – and it is for this reason that Italy has joined the Peace Support group, an informal group that brings together the countries interested in the topic, which is why – he concluded – that we are finalizing our participation in the Joint Peace Fund ” . (Red)
