Nay Pyi Taw, October 15 – At the 9th anniversary of the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement (NCA), Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Chairman of the State Administration Council and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, made a strong declaration against armed terrorist groups, stating that their demands will not be accepted under any circumstances.

Speaking at the ceremony in Nay Pyi Taw, the Senior General emphasized that Myanmar’s conflicts stem from political differences and should be resolved solely through peaceful dialogue at the negotiating table. "There will be no concessions to the demands of armed terrorists," he asserted. "Only through peaceful discussions can we achieve solutions."

He further urged all groups to respect the NCA and work toward national unity, underlining the importance of maintaining the agreement as the path to peace. Senior General Min Aung Hlaing called upon all ethnic armed groups and all parties to join in addressing political issues through peaceful means, rather than violence.

The Senior General criticized rebel terrorist groups, including the MNDAA, TNLA, and AA, for worsening the socio-economic conditions in the country, accusing them of pursuing separatist agendas under the guise of political motivations. "Their actions are nothing more than terrorism masked as political movements," he said, adding that the Tatmadaw will continue necessary measures to counter their activities.

Public collaboration with the military has increased, the Senior General noted, as people grow weary of terrorism and are actively cooperating in anti-terrorism efforts. He urged the public to remain vigilant against terrorist manipulation, assuring that the Tatmadaw will carry out the necessary actions to protect the nation from insurgent threats.

The Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement, which was signed by eight Ethnic Armed Organizations on October 15, 2015, under the government of then-President Thein Sein, remains a cornerstone for peace efforts in Myanmar.

Translated knl/ymg