On October 19, 2025, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Chairman of the State Security and Peace Commission Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services, stated that armed violence disrupts stability, hindering economic activities. 

Speaking at a meeting with military personnel and their families Pathein Statio at the Ayeyawady Hall in the Southwestern Command Headquarters, he emphasized the need to suppress armed violence to ensure regional stability and peace. He urged the military to build capable, trusted forces to protect national and regional interests.

The military was established to defend the nation against internal and external threats, requiring strength and public trust. Since 2021, the military has managed protests and violence under the constitution, achieving relative nationwide stability. Efforts continue to maintain peace and prepare for free, fair multi-party elections. Soldiers were encouraged to follow orders diligently, contributing to a high-quality military. The military supports the welfare of its personnel and families, who are urged to engage in agriculture and livestock ventures to boost the economy.

Senior General Min Aung Hlaing and his wife, Daw Kyu Kyu Hla, provided food supplies and financial aid to military families and a local maternal and child care association. 

He also visited injured soldiers at a military hospital, addressing their needs and offering encouragement. The event was attended by senior military officials, their wives, and local military families.