Good morning,
Distinguished and esteemed international guests, everyone actively engaged in the peace process and everybody who attending today’s Peace Forum, I would like to begin by wishing you all good health and peace of mind.
My name is Min Naing, the Secretary of the National Solidary and Peacemaking Negotiation Committee.
Firstly, I would like to briefly share the background of this Peace Forum.
This forum originated as a result of the suggestions from Peace Talk 2025, held March 24-26. One of the key outcomes from that event was “informal dialogues are the main strategies even if do not immediate results, can foster greater trust, therefore should be held regularly” as the recommendation that. Based on this recommendation, we have organized today’s Peace Forum as a step toward putting into action of outcomes.
The forum is going to be held over three days. On the first day, we’ll have international experts leading two separate sessions, each focused on a specific topic. After each session, there will be a Q &A session where the speakers and participants can openly exchange questions and ideas. Then next two days, local experts will take the stage. They will be split into two groups, running parallel discussions based on different themes.
Right now, what we’re trying to do that the NSPNC is to create broader opportunities for inclusive peace dialogues. Our aim is to make sure that all those who should be involved in the nation-building process can take part meaningfully.We also want to open the door for our international friends those who are in a position to offer valuable advice and support to get involved and contribute.
Peace is a fundamental human right for all people. It is an essential requirement for development, stability, and the future of any society. However, today, the construction of peace remains a significant challenge due to ongoing conflicts, inequality, and territorial disputes. Therefore, I urge all of us to collaborate and seek solutions together during this forum.
Our first objective of today’s forum speaks to the very foundation of peacemaking: inclusive dialogue. Dialogue not as a formality, but as a genuine commitment to listen to truly hear the voices of those who have been marginalized, silenced, or ignored. This forum must be a safe space for diverse political actors, ethnic armed organizations, civil society, youth, women, and the many communities that make up the rich fabric of Myanmar.
Peace cannot be imposed; it must be negotiated. And negotiation requires empathy, compromise, and mutual respect. Let this forum be a demonstration of that possibility.
Trust is “the currency of peace” and today, it is in short supply. But it can be rebuilt.
Peace and Development must walk hand in hand. Livelihoods must be restored, access to education and healthcare guaranteed. Let us use this forum to coordinate practical tactics that address these challenges grounded in compassion, humanity, and urgency.
Dear friends,
I believe national reconciliation is the foundation for peace, stability, and development. Without stability and the rule of law, real progress isn’t possible. Reconciliation requires addressing long-standing issues, fostering peaceful coexistence, and uniting all ethnic groups. It is essential that all stakeholders actively participate in political dialogue.Only through inclusive participation can internal conflicts be resolved, paving the way for successful national unity and development efforts.
We also recognize the importance of engagement. Sanctions and isolation have often deepened divides; we believe that understanding and dialogue are more effective tools for promoting peaceful solutions.
Looking ahead, our goal is to create conditions that allow for credible elections and inclusive development. Stability will be key and we invite all stakeholders, domestic and international, to work with us in pursuit of this shared aspiration.
Let us not leave this forum with just words. Let us leave with commitments. With concrete plans, With renewed energy to build a Myanmar that is inclusive, peaceful, and united not in slogans, but in structure.
To de-escalate the ongoing conflicts in our country and pave the way for political and economic improvement, along with the emergence of both short- and long-term initiatives, we will be discussing these topics such as:
- Successfully Conducting Election (The actual conditions of the country and the importance of election, Measures that should be taken to hold free and fair election and establish a dignified parliament).
- Identifying ways to cooperate for peace, free and fair election, stability and development of the State.
- Identifying strategies to address humanitarian needs and socio-economic challenges.
- Identifying the role of international communities that can support peace and development in building a union based on democracy and federalism beyond election.
- Analyzing how the future of Myanmar is interrelated with various geopolitical aspects and identifying strategies that should be applied in the transition.
I believe this forum will help produce practical and impactful strategies that will truly benefit and create meaningful pathways forward in the peace process.
As the saying goes, “Where there is mistrust, peace cannot grow, trust is the root of peace.” Therefore, we must work to unite around on the points with our agreements, and find ways to reconcile our differing opinions.
All of us here already share a common goal of building a Union based on democracy and federalism”. That is why, through this forum, new ideas constructive negotiations, and collaborative efforts will emerge and helping to further illuminate the path toward peace in our nation.
Let me end by urging everybody here diplomats, ethnic armed organizations, political parties, government servants, civil society organizations, scholars, experts, youth, and media representatives to work together and play an active role in this landscape, to collaborate in the peace process.
