21st Century Panglong Conference to begin August 31

State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi announced on her Facebook page yesterday that the first meeting of the Union Peace Conference, also known as the 21st Century Panglong Conference, will start on August 31.

Speaking to the central committee for holding the 21st Century Panglong Conference at the President's Office in Nay Pyi Taw, Suu Kyi called on officials to cooperate to ensure the success of the conference.

Members of the central committee and the working committee reported to the state counsellor on their preparations for the conference. The meeting ended with remarks from Aung San Suu Kyi, who is also the chair of central committee. (Courtesy of elevenmyanmar.com)