73rd Kayah State Day: SAC Chairman sent a message to the occasion

The State Administration Council Chairman Prime Minister of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar Senior General Thadoe Maha Thray Sithu Thadoe Thiri Thudhamma Min Aung Hlaing sent a message to the ceremony to mark the 73rd Anniversary of Kayah State Day on 15 January 2025.

In his message, the State Administration Council Chairman Prime Minister, first he extended his heartfelt wishes for good health, peace of mind, and prosperity to all Kayah ethnic people and all citizens of the Union on this significant occasion, which coincides with the New Year festivities.

He pointed out that Myanmar has experienced armed conflicts alongside its independence, and it has been over 76 years since these conflicts began. It is important to examine the reasons behind these ongoing armed struggles.

Understanding the historical context allows us to recognize the shortcomings of past periods and will contribute to a better future. Political differences were not addressed through political means but rather through the armed struggle line, leading to internal armed conflicts.

All must be aware that the lack of stability and peace continues to persist. The government must continue to implement a genuine and disciplined multiparty democratic system, which reflects the will of the people. To implement this, necessary preparations are being made to hold free and fair general elections that allow for true representation of the people’s will.

It is emphasized that these elections will be conducted impartially and equitably. The government is committed to working solely for the benefit of the nation and the ethnic people, striving to ensure the stability, peace, and prosperity of the country, and to provide sufficient resources for the people.

The government will continue to collaborate with the ethnic people to achieve these goals. Recently, towns and villages, including Loikaw in Kayah State were damaged due to terror attacks by KNDF groups and PDF terrorists.

Armed terrorists living within the state have destroyed their region. For the development and peaceful stability of any region, the people living there must contribute. The responsibility to protect the development and stability of the region lies with the local population, and they must prevent actions that would undermine the region’s peace and stability.

The participation of ethnic communities in terror attacks reflects a lack of national unity, immature political thinking, and betrayal of their region and the people. The ethnic people of Kayah State should also participate in the reconstruction process with correct ideas and concepts, working together in unity and he sent this message to show the hope that the entire Kayah State will remain peaceful and prosperous, with all ethnic groups experiencing progress and improvements in their social and economic lives.