Acting President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar and State Security and Peace Commission Chairman Senior General Min Aung Hlaing delivered a speech on review of development undertakings of the government from 2021 to 2025 at Thabin Hall of the Office of the National Defence and Security Council in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday afternoon.
Also, present at the ceremony were Commission Vice-Chairman Vice-Senior General Soe Win, Commission member Prime Minister U Nyo Saw, Executive Chief U Aung Lin Dwe, Commission Secretary General Ye Win Oo and commission members, Union-level dignitaries, Union ministers, deputy ministers, permanent secretaries and directors-general of ministries, together with chief ministers and members of region and state governments through videoconferencing.
Speaking on the occasion, the Senior General delivered a speech. He said: As we assumed responsibility for the State in accordance with the Constitution, the government was not formed solely with members of the Tatmadaw to ensure compatibility with the democratic system. Instead, it was constituted by also including experienced civilians capable of serving the national interest. At the time we began undertaking State responsibilities, we adopted and implemented five forward-looking processes. Among them, it was clearly stated that once the election-related processes were completed, a general election would be held, and State responsibilities would be transferred to the government that emerges from that election. However, during the period in which we assumed these responsibilities, political disagreements led to nationwide protests that escalated into acts of violence. At the same time, the COVID-19 pandemic was also occurring. Therefore, amid various difficulties and challenges, efforts had to be made to maintain national stability and peace while promoting development.
Preparatory measures were undertaken in advance in order to hold a free and fair multiparty democratic general election. To ensure the accuracy of voter lists, the 2024 Population and Housing Census was conducted. Similarly, preparations were also made to enable the casting of votes using the Myanmar Electronic Voting Machine (MEVM) system. In 2024, during a visit to Meiktila, it was first announced, while meeting with local people, that the election would be held in 2025. Registration of political parties was permitted starting in 2023, and political parties were given approximately three years to make preparations.
