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<p>We are supporting the continued peace talks between the Burmese government and
ethnic armed groups and the agreement to work towards a nationwide ceasefire and political
dialogue. However, we remain concerned by continued fighting in Kachin State and Northern
Shan State, and reports of human rights violations.</p><p>I discussed the peace process
with the Burmese government and the military Commander in Chief during my visit to
Burma in January 2014, and in Kachin with the army's Northern Commander and ethnic
and religious leaders. Our Ambassador in Rangoon regularly raises both our concerns
and our support for a sustainable peace through ceasefire and political dialogue with
Burmese government ministers, officials and ethnic leaders.</p><p> </p>
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