''In spite of all these successes and progress, at the same time in the international arena we may see that we are facing and solving efforts to put pressure, hurl criticisms and condemnations, and efforts to take action against us with regard to the Rakhine state issue. We are also facing and solving problems such as security breaches in northern Rakhine, matters relating to repatriation, and internally displaced persons due to conflicts occurring in certain areas. We are also meeting these challenges and solving them. I wish to state that, in fact I regard these difficulties as good opportunities for us to nurture our collective strength...''