CNI News
3 September 2025
Chairman of the State Security and Peace Commission, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, said that the Tatmadaw is striving to continue firmly on the path of multi-party democracy desired by the people.
He made the statement on September 2, 2025, during a meeting with families from the Myanmar Embassy and Military Attaché Office, as well as students, at the Myanmar Embassy in Beijing, China.
Senior General Min Aung Hlaing stated that since gaining independence, Myanmar has followed various political and economic systems. He said that the Tatmadaw held a multi-party democratic general election in 2010 to put the country on the path of multi-party democracy.
He further noted that the Tatmadaw is working to ensure the stability of the multi-party democratic system and has also been striving for internal peace, as peace is essential for implementing a democratic system.
Senior General Min Aung Hlaing said, "As members of the Tatmadaw are part of the people, and the Tatmadaw is part of the state, the Tatmadaw is striving to continue firmly on the multi-party democratic path desired by the people."
He mentioned that they are making preparations to hold an election this December and are working to ensure that all eligible voters can cast their votes. He stated that the election will be held in phases based on the stability and peace of each region. He also noted that the Myanmar Electronic Voting Machine (MEVM) system will be used to prevent errors in voter lists.
Senior General Min Aung Hlaing added that candidates running in the election should be educated. He said that when the election is held, it is important to be able to elect representatives who can benefit the nation and their respective regions.
In Myanmar, Phase 1 of the election will be held on December 28, 2025, in 102 townships, with the remaining constituencies holding elections in January 2026.
He concluded by stating that power will be transferred to the winning political party, and the Tatmadaw will continue to perform its duty of defense.
