CNI News
March 13, 2026
For the sake of the public interest in Myanmar’s peace process, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Chairman of the State Security and Peace Commission, stated that stakeholders should focus on "what should be done" rather than "what they want to happen."
He made these remarks during a review meeting held on March 10, 2026, regarding the government’s performance and national development efforts between 2021 and 2025.
Senior General Min Aung Hlaing stated: "Regarding internal peace, progress must be achieved without fail. We must act on what should be done rather than what we want, while prioritizing the public interest. The Tatmadaw is firmly following the path of the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement (NCA). To enhance peace efforts, 2022 was designated as the Year of Peace, and we have held 149 meetings with peace mediators across 13 sessions."
U Saw Han Aye, Chairperson of the People's Pioneer Party (PPP), told CNI News that he believes more progress will be made if flexibility is shown by prioritizing "what should be" over personal desires.
Senior General Min Aung Hlaing
"People have many different aspirations, but decisions should be based on the country’s current situation and what is most necessary. Each issue should be assessed individually rather than applying a broad approach. Economic development requires revising some existing procedures and laws, and with parliament expected to convene soon, further policy adjustments could be made. If more relaxation measures are implemented by prioritizing what is necessary over what is merely desired, the economy could see greater progress,” he said.
On the other hand, Daw Nant Khin Aye Oo, Chairperson of the Karen Peoples Party (KPP), emphasized that the most urgent "should be" is solving the economic crisis for grassroots citizens and farmers.
Senior General Min Aung Hlaing
"What you want might not always be what is best. If what we want isn't possible right now, we must look at what is necessary for the country," she told CNI. She highlighted that farmers are currently facing significant losses in paddy production and that the gap between income and expenditure is unsustainable. "Peace must be pursued, but looking at the current situation, it still feels a long way off. We must keep trying," she added.
Senior General Min Aung Hlaing also mentioned that Peace Forums and Youth Peace Forums have been organized to create an all-inclusive national peace framework and to encourage youth participation.
He noted that the discussions from these forums would significantly support peace efforts and constitutional amendments. By increasing youth involvement in national affairs, he claimed, the future of the country can be improved.
