28 March 2021

We, Sumitomo Corporation, have conducted diversified businesses in Myanmar and been making endeavors to contribute economically and socially to the development of the country.

We continue to work with our partners, affiliated companies and employees while respecting human rights in line with Sumitomo Corporation Group Human Rights Policy. (Please refer to https://www.sumitomocorp.com/en/jp/sustainability/csr)

We support the statement of Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Myanmar (JCCM) dated on March 15th, 2021 and hope a swift resolution of the current situation. (Please refer to https://jccim.org/statement-of-japan-chamber-of-commerce-and-industryin-myanmar-jccm/）