CNI News

15 Oct 2022

SAC Chairman Snr Gen Min Aung Hlaing vowed to stand steadfastly on the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement and the 2008 constitution.

He made the comment in his speech at the 7th anniversary of the signing of the NCA on 15th October, 2022.

He said, “National brethren, we have two fundamental positions on which we stand in implementing the peace process. We will stand firmly on the NCA and we will stand firmly on the 2008 constitution. I have already explained why we should stand firmly the NCA. Similarly, the 2008 constitution was not drafted based on the will of an individual or an organization. The constitution was drafted after holding comprehensive discussions with representatives from eight groups including political parties, elected lawmakers, ethnic people, peasants, workers, intellectuals, government employees and others who should be invited.”

EAOs sign the NCA on 15th October, 2015.

He said that the constitution was drafted by 702 representatives from eight groups of people at the national convention from September, 1993 to 1996.

However, the Committee Representing Pyidaungsu Hluttaw, which has been trying to topple the SAC and junta, announced on 31st March, 2021 that the 2008 constitution had been abolished.

The SAC chairman intended to give the message that they would implement the peace process based on the 2008 constitution, Political Observer U Ye Tun told the CNI.

Snr Gen Min Aung Hlaing meets leaders of the UWSA, the NDAA and the SSPP.

He said, “The main point is that he would implement the peace process within the framework of the 2008 constitution. They would hold negotiations with ethnic armed organizations during the period when the SAC was assuming the responsibilities of the country. Then, they would draft proposed constitutional amendments based on what they think is acceptable and appropriate from the proposals submitted by EAOs and seek the approval of the Hluttaw. The military guarantees support for the draft amendments. The main point is that he would implement the seven-year-old peace process in accordance with the 2008 constitution.”

The SAC promised to hold a general election in 2023 in accordance with the 2008 constitution and transfer power to the winning party.