Parliament approves ceasefire

The Union Parliament unanimously approved the nationwide ceasefire agreement with eight ethnic armed organisations in Nay Pyi Taw on December 8.

“We held discussions with 16 armed organisations. Eight signed the ceasefire and we have already paved the way to have talks with five others,” said Aung Min, minister for the President’s Office.

He said the ceasefire was just an initial move in a long process, adding that he hoped the next government would push ahead with national reconciliation.

“The agreement must guarantee that political dialogue can be held. There must be a union-wide conference. The next government should carry the process onwards,” MP Thein Zaw said.

MP Thura Aung Ko said the two National League for Democracy representatives in the Union Peace Dialogue Joint Committee, established after the ceasefire signing, should be significantly increased. (Courtesy of Eleven Myanmar)