It is time to seek the national reconciliation by any means and then we can’t overcome the current political deadlock by upholding diverging views and principals, according to Chairman of Restoration Council of Shan State (RCSS) General Yward Serk.

On Behalf of the seven ethnic armed organizations who were signatories of Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement (NCA), the RCSS chairman delivered an address at the 8th Anniversary of NCA signing ceremony held in Nay Pyi Taw on October 15.

“Today, as we have yet to resolve the political tension through peaceful means and the country has been facing armed conflicts and its consequences and difficulties in every aspect. I would like to urge that it is time to find solution not to let worsen the difficulties in multiple fronts,” said General Yward Serk.

“It is time to seek national conciliation by any means. So, we need to build the trust among the stake-holders and we can’t overcome the current political deadlock by upholding diverging views and principals. The only way out for the Union is the dialogues without any precondition. I would also like to propose and encourage international community to support our efforts to seek solutions through meaningful and inclusive dialogues” the RCSS chairman said.

He also reported that it was time for the country seek reform aiming for eternal peace and federal democratic union. The Constitution, which is part of the country’s political issue, need to be reformed and the constitution, should also be one acceptable all. 

NCA is an agreement signed by the Government, Hluttaw, Tatmadaw and EAOs and witnesses by representatives of UN, EU, China, India, Thailand and Japan. 

“Despite the efforts for administrative reforms through engagement and consultations, NCA didn’t reach far due to lack of compromises. It is regrettable that NCA has yet to be implemented over eight year of its signing,” said General Yward Serk.

However, the NCA signatories uphold the principles and essence of the NCA, such as “seeking political solution on political issues”, “holding meaningful and inclusive dialogues with the participation of all stakeholders” and protection of all civilians”, and we are committed to seek solution to the current political deadlock. And, we also wish to inform all those concerned that we are continuing our efforts in that direction, says General Yward Serk.