CNI News
26 August 2025
The State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) could hold peace talks with armed groups individually before the upcoming election, U Khun Sai, who is involved in the peace process, told CNI News.
During the Peace Forum, there were also proposals and discussions suggesting that peace implementation could be carried out by granting power-sharing arrangements to states and regions.
U Khun Sai, who is participating in the peace process, said that negotiations with armed groups might take place individually before the election.
“Right now, the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement (NCA) has two parts. One part is the basic principles. That part will not change much. But in terms of implementation, in the past there were only 21 armed groups. Now there are hundreds, so a lot of adjustments will be needed. It will take time to include everyone. Otherwise, what can be done for now is to negotiate individually with each group. Another possible way, as was raised at the Peace Forum, is to discuss after granting responsibilities and power to states and regions. Whether these will happen immediately or easily is uncertain. At the moment, looking at the situation after the Peace Forum, peace talks before the election are more likely to be only with individual groups that are possible to engage with.” he said.
While a peace Forum was being held
Military and political analysts point out that under the current circumstances, it will not be easy to bring nearly all ethnic armed organizations (EAOs) together before the election.
Currently, peace initiatives and forums are being held only with the seven groups that have signed the NCA, while other ethnic armed organizations actively engaged in fighting are not participating.
Dr. Aye Maung, Chairman of the Arakan Front Party (AFP), told CNI News that it is crucial to address and negotiate the fundamental reasons for armed resistance and political aspirations between both sides in order to achieve results.
Senior General Min Aung Hlaing meeting with armed groups
“The upcoming 10th Anniversary Celebration of the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement on October 15 will likely be celebrated in a grand manner. The SSPC is preparing for that. The coming election is set for December 28. The NCA of October 15 is a major agreement between the government and armed groups after independence. Whether it will endure long-term and whether both sides can negotiate to resolve the root causes of armed struggle and political aspirations—that is extremely important. On October 15, when all the armed groups come together, we want to see them producing answers for Myanmar’s political future.” he said.
It is reported that leaders of ethnic armed organizations (EAOs) who were involved in the original NCA drafting process will be invited to the 10th Anniversary event on October 15.
After the NCA anniversary, a Peace Forum is also scheduled to be held on October 16–17, according to military and political analysts.
However, assessments note that due to internal disagreements within some armed groups, it may not be possible for all to attend.
