CNI News
20 November 2025
The new government that emerges after the elections must work to build national unity capable of overcoming Myanmar’s political crisis, said Dr. Aye Maung, Chair of the Arakan Front Party (AFP), to CNI News.
Phase (1) of the multiparty democratic general election will be held on 28 December 2025 in 102 townships, followed by Phase (2) on 11 January 2026 in 100 townships.
Dr. Aye Maung, who also chairs the Arakan National Party (ANP), told CNI News that the incoming government could plan to prioritize national reconciliation and national unity.
Dr. Aye Maung with political party leaders
He said:“After this upcoming election, the new government that takes office will likely face a more flexible international environment in terms of foreign engagement.Likewise, regarding ethnic issues, resolving armed conflicts, and achieving political progress, the situation will become more solid.There must be a firm and clear commitment to implementing national reconciliation and national unity.We need a strong government.
At the same time, it must tackle external diplomatic pressure and domestic challenges, including international sanctions.When forming the new parliamentary government, it must reshape itself into a stronger government structure than previous administrations.If such transformation is possible, the next five years can be used to rebuild the new nation we are aiming for.”
Shan and Nationalities Democratic Party (SNDP) Chair Sai Aik Paung also told CNI News that the new government must prioritize stability and meet with all stakeholders.
He said:“For us, nationwide ceasefire comes first.If we want peace, we have to meet and negotiate on what kind of federal model we want and how we will move forward.
First of all, we must stop the fighting to prevent further deaths among the people and youth.Once there is a ceasefire, we must talk about how to improve the country together.
Political party representatives meeting with UEC officials
We must work with genuine love for the country and the Union.We should not blame one another — instead, we must discuss how to achieve long-term peace, long-term development, and long-term stability.Leave the past in the past. Forget it.We need to sit together openly at the table, all groups included, and work toward peace.Otherwise, the country will continue to suffer greatly.”
The Chairman of the State Security and Peace Commission, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, has stated that state power will be transferred to whichever political party wins the election.
He has also informed the military that after the election, the Tatmadaw will no longer participate in politics and will focus solely on national defense.
Following these statements, the public now hopes that the post-election government might be formed as a national unity government.
