"We are a country that has been under military rule for a very long time."

"We're trying to build up a democratic federal union. We have some ways to go before we become a working democratic federal nation such as yours, but I'm sure we'll get there."

"Our government has emerged as a body committed to the defence of human rights, all within the borders of our country. We condemn all human rights violations, Myanmar is committed to peace and rule of …"

"I have condemned Rohingya persecution but perhaps I don't use the kind of kind of pyrochnic language that people would like."

"We are trying our best to address the situation in Rakhine State."