San Francisco (CNN Business) Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has admitted he needs to learn more about Myanmar after coming under fire for his recent comments about the country.

In a series of tweets Tuesday, Dorsey said he is "aware of the human rights atrocities and suffering in Myanmar" and doesn't "view visiting, practicing, or talking with the people, as endorsement."

"I didn't intend to diminish by not raising the issue, but could have acknowledged that I don't know enough and need to learn more," he added.

I'm aware of the human rights atrocities and suffering in Myanmar. I don't view visiting, practicing, or talking with the people, as endorsement. I didn't intend to diminish by not raising the issue, but could have acknowledged that I don't know enough and need to learn more. — jack (@jack) December 11, 2018

Dorsey described his trip as "purely personal" so that he could focus on his meditation practice. His original series of tweets about his vacation described Myanmar as "absolutely beautiful."

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