It is known to all that we are taking steps to amend the 2008 Constitution in the parliament for the emergence of genuine federal democratic Union. We are trying to live up to the pledges we had given as much as we can, said State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi.

The ceremony to mark the 72nd Shan State Day was held in Taunggyi in Shan State on February 7, with an address by State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi.

Three objects I mentioned early are related to each other. These objects are to bring about stability, peace and security in the successive generations of all the people living in the Union. The objectives represent development, peace and national reconciliation. It is important for us to have a constitution capable of strengthening a federal democratic Union and it must be also acceptable to all. We are trying to live up to the promises we gave to the people, said Aung San Suu Kyi.

Peace and national reconciliation are the matters we carry out at the same time. Rule of law and development of socio-economic life of the people are the matters we always carry out.  It is known to all that we are taking steps to amend the 2008 Constitution in the parliament for the emergence of genuine federal democratic Union in the parliament. We are trying to live up to the pledges we had given as much as we can. We cannot do it alone. The participation of all the people plays an important role in the major issues, said Aung San Suu Kyi.

The days of the States support the Union Day. The significant days of the different ethnics are the days supporting Union Day. The acts of ethnic brethrens describe to build the Union and to strengthen the Union. If so, all ethnic brethrens will have to enjoy the fruits of the Union, said Aung San Suu Kyi.

The lapse of 72 years is neither a short time nor a long time. But this 72-year brought about important years. The world is considerably changing as technology is fast developing. The situation before independence is totally different from that nowadays. At such, it is very important that our country can stand tall among the international community. I believe the ability of the ethnic brethrens. I believe that our country will become the one that can keep abreast of the world nations, said Aung San Suu Kyi.           

  

 Translated and Edited by Win Htut