In Yangon on September 6, during an online meeting with Kim Aris, son of detained State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi, Arakan Army (AA) Commander-in-Chief Major General Tun Myat Naing expressed concern about the health condition of Aung San Suu Kyi, who remains in illegal detention by the military forces. The meeting, titled ‘United Strength for Federal Myanmar,’ included the AA Chief’s expression of respect for Aung San Suu Kyi and his worry about her current health situation.
In his statement, Kim Aris reported that during his meeting with AA Commander-in-Chief General Tun Myat Naing, the latter expressed deep respect for his mother and serious concern about her health condition. The AA Chief firmly stated that lasting peace cannot be achieved without releasing Aung San Suu Kyi and other political prisoners. Kim Aris also commended the recent achievements of the AA and its members, expressing understanding for the hardships faced by Rakhine civilians displaced by conflict. The discussion emphasized the importance of maintaining trusted friendship between Kim Aris and the AA Chief, with both parties agreeing to support each other in their respective efforts.
During their meeting, Kim Aris and the AA Commander-in-Chief agreed to maintain a relationship of trusted allies and to provide mutual support. They also reached a consensus on continuing efforts to establish a federal democratic Myanmar where all citizens can live with dignity and peace. Currently, Aung San Suu Kyi is suffering from severe heart disease, and despite requests for her to be examined by a cardiac specialist, the military council has denied these requests, as revealed by Kim Aris in a video message updating the public about his mother’s health condition.
