Speech on peace delivered by Chairman of StateAdministration Council Prime Minister Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Min Aung Hlaing on 22 April 2022 (7 Waning of Tagu 1384 ME)
Esteemed Ethnic Armed Organizations and the People
The government and the Tatmadaw have firmly guaranteed to build the union based on democracy and the federal system consistently called for by ethnic armed organizations. The 4th January 2023 marks the Diamond Jubilee of Independence Day. Current situation demonstrates that national brethren cannot fully enjoy the essence of the 75 years of independence.
The main cause is the armed conflicts of national races based on differences in point of view.
The essence of democracy and independence can fully be enjoyed only when we can solve the issue. Therefore, I have already said that the year 2022 is the year of peace and efforts will be made to end armed conflicts in the entire country.
As it is necessary to realize the aim pragmatically and effectively, I would like to invite leaders of ethnic armed organizations.
I will personally meet with all organizations.
Then, negotiations will be held with representatives of the State Administration Council.
More negotiations will be held if necessary. I would like to request leaders and two representatives from each ethnic armed organizations to join the negotiations. The names of the leaders and representatives are to be submitted by 9 May 2022.
The date for the negotiations will be set only after discussions have been held. We all will join the negotiations frankly to enable the entire national people to enjoy the taste of peace and development.
I would like to urge all to cooperate in the interest of the entire national people.
Thank you all.