Experience-Sharing Session: Kayah State CM delivered the opening speech

The Kayah State Government and the State Youth Affairs Committee organized an experience-sharing and presentation event for youth representatives who attended the Youth Peace Forum-2026 on behalf of the state. The forum was held from January 13 to 15, 2026, at the Myanmar International Convention Centre (1) in Nay Pyi Taw. The sharing event took place on the morning of January 27 at the State Hall in Loikaw City, attended by State Chief Minister U Sein Oo, who delivered an address.

First, students from Loikaw Education Degree College performed the opening song "Youth Strength, Nation's Treasure."

Continuing, the State Chief Minister delivered the opening address, stating that the purpose of holding this event is for the young men and women who represented the state at the Youth Peace Forum-2026 to share their good experiences, thereby enabling youth within the state to better understand the peace processes being undertaken by the State and to enhance the capabilities and morale of the youth. He also expressed his hope that the youth would actively participate in national affairs and the building of lasting peace through unity.

Following that, the Minister for Social Affairs of the Kayah State presented the Youth Peace Forum-2026 commemorative emblem to the State Chief Minister.

Subsequently, the State Chief Minister presented honorary cash awards to the youth representative group and the performance group that represented the state at the Youth Peace Forum-2026, which were received by the respective youth representatives.

Afterwards, the State Chief Minister and officials watched and showed support for the screening of the documentary video "Enhancing Youth Participation in Peace and Nation-Building."

Next, an administrator from Loikaw Education Degree College shared the experience of attending the Youth Peace Forum-2026, and a youth representative from Loikaw University read and presented the "Youth Peace Forum-2026 Declaration."

At this experience-sharing and presentation event for youth representatives who represented the state at the Youth Peace Forum-2026, the youth representatives who attended the forum on behalf of the state discussed under relevant topics. Students from basic education and higher education institutions, degree colleges, science and training schools in Loikaw City also engaged in mutual question-and-answer and discussion sessions on topics they wished to learn about, it’s reported.