The Forum on The Dawn of A New State (Trust, Stability & Development) was launched at the Myanmar International Convention Centre I (MICC I) in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday morning, attended by Acting President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar and State Security and Peace Commission Chairman Senior General Min Aung Hlaing.
The Senior General and distinguished guests watched the video clip on the forum (Trust, Stability & Development).
The Senior General delivered a speech at the forum. (The speech of the Senior General is reported on page 4.)
After the speech, the Senior General gave additional discussions. He said that Myanmar is practising a multiparty democratic system desired by the people and is implementing a Union system based on democracy and a federal system. The federal system is not based on individuals or ethnic groups, but rather on territorial or regional considerations.
He continued that Hluttaw representatives have to base actions on the 2024 population and household census data in shaping the country’s future. They must place particular emphasis on advancing the nation’s education sector. Special attention is being given to the development of rural areas, and to achieve this, agricultural and livestock skills are required. The current government is supporting the progress of the nation’s education sector, also working to develop human resources proficient in agricultural and livestock knowledge by teaching industrial, agricultural, and livestock skills to students currently attending high school education, with a plan to extend such instruction at the middle school level in the upcoming academic year.
He noted that, in general, education is weak in remote areas and in regions where peace and stability have been disrupted.
When examining education in areas affected by instability, individual educational deficiencies have limited critical thinking, leading to the emergence of conflicts.
The Senior General recounted that because the government carried out preparatory work to ensure the accuracy of the voter lists and to conduct a free and fair election, a credible, free, and fair election could be held.
He underscored that, as the country’s economy is primarily based on agriculture, it is essential to fully develop agro-based industries. At the same time, the government is promoting technological development in line with the progress of the current era. To support the growth of agro-based industries, it is necessary to increase the production of industrial raw crops. Cultivating cotton enables the production of yarn, thread, and textiles, which can significantly support industrial manufacturing. Similarly, using the country’s abundant bamboo resources, bamboo pulp and other value-added goods can also be produced through industrial manufacturing.
Similarly, he emphasized that it is necessary not only to produce food products but also to manufacture other import-substitute goods and export products in developing MSME businesses in the country. Everyone must work together to enhance the production of agricultural-based goods with higher quality and greater quantity.
He urged everyone to work diligently for the country’s economic development. They have to understand spending and waste and practise individual thriftiness in order to reduce national expenditures, so as to greatly support the country’s economic growth. He expressed his recognition of the role of youth and women in promoting the country’s future development.
The Senior General presented commemorative gifts to the foreign experts who will participate in discussions at the forum. Those international experts extended greetings.
Also, present at the forum were Commission Vice-Chairman Vice-Senior General Soe Win, Commission Member Prime Minister U Nyo Saw, Commission Executive Chief U Aung Lin Dwe, Commission Secretary General Ye Win Oo, commission members, Union-level dignitaries, Union ministers, senior Tatmadaw officers from the Office of the Commander-in-Chief, deputy ministers, Hluttaw representatives, ambassadors and representatives of foreign embassies to Myanmar, representatives of political parties, local and foreign experts and scholars, chairs and members from organizations, artistes and officials.
After the ceremony, the Senior General and dignitaries visited the booths to mark the forum.
The Forum on The Dawn of A New State (Trust, Stability & Development) will be held till 14 March (today).
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