The National Solidarity and Peace-making Committee (NSPC) held separate meetings with the Democratic Karen Buddhist Army (DKBA) and Karen National Union/Karen National Liberation Army (Peace Council) -KNU/KNLA (PC), which are signatories to the nationwide ceasefire agreement, at the National Reconciliation and Peace Center in Nay Pyi Taw on April 26.   

The meeting between NSPC led by Lieutenant General Yar Pyae and DKBA led by Chief of Staff General Saw Mo Shay took place on the morning of April 26. 

The meeting with KNU/KNLA(PC) led by Secretary General Major General Naw Kabaw Htoo was held in the afternoon.  

“We are coordinating and discussing with them how our committee will have to do for enduring ceasefire and regional development. We will coordinate with them in facilitating people’ living conditions, peace, education, transport and communications in their regions by contacting relevant ministries,” said NSPC chairman Lt-Gen Yar Pyae.  

He said such coordination in facilitating a ceasefire and regional development would contribute much towards national reconciliation and unity, adding that the current peace process of the country would not change.  

“Currently, we are doing our job in accord with the NCA provisions. We will go with Chapter (1) of the NCA which says about the establishment of a union based on democracy and the federal system. Our military pays attention to this goal. With this end in view, we are working towards the emergence of a government elected by the people in accord with democratic practices,” the lieutenant general said. 

During his message of greetings, Major General Naw Kabaw Htoo of KNU/KNLA (PC) pointed out the needs for regional development, transport, communications and education. 

DKBA’s General Saw Mo Shay also said that they had signed the bilateral agreement promising to work together for regional peace, stability and development and drug elimination. Despite political changes in the country, his organization is continuing its job in accord with the agreement signed with the government, he added. 

The general expressed his hope that as a responsible committee for implementing the peace process, NSPC would be able to organize meetings with the remaining organizations.