Act now for a peaceful society

IF ANYONE is in fear of everything, they will not have a safe and sound place and situation. Consequently, everything will not be safe and secure. If so, suspicion, hate, hostility, grudge, conflicts, enemies, fighting, wars, and so on will influence society. If so, can everyone accept such a situation?

Negotiation plays a key role in easing the suspicion, hate, hostility, grudge, conflicts, fighting and wars, and reconciliation is as well. The capability of those who are taking a leadership role in negotiation as well as reconciliation activities is very important. In order to restore durable peace, the most capable persons have to thoroughly lead the process. Those genuine leaders should not emphasize selfishness but sacrifice their lives and interests for the sake of the nation and all nationalities.

Generally, everyone as­pires to the restoration of peace in society. In this re­gard, those wishing to disrupt the peace process should be identified as perpetrators to hinder the peace process. In a time of turbulence, tumult, and uncertainty, it is critical for everyone to take concrete action to mobilize for peace.

For the Internation­al Day of Peace, the Unit­ed Nations stated, “From peacekeepers on the front lines of conflict, to commu­nity members, to students in classrooms around the world, everyone has a role to play. We must speak up against violence, hate, discrimina­tion, and inequality; practise respect; and embrace the di­versity of our world.”

Recently, the govern­ment stated extending fur­ther invitations to the peace process through different forms of State media. The government invited all armed groups, including the PDF, to return to the legal fold with the expectation of building a Union based on democracy and federalism.

The statement said that armed groups, including PDFs, are once again invited to cooperate with the government and Tatmadaw if they wish to contribute to the upcoming general election and help build a genuine, disciplined democracy and a Union based on democracy and a federal system, which every­one hopes for.

If they all work together in building the Union based on democracy and federalism, the entire nation will be peaceful, stable and prosperous due to the fact that no one would strictly grasp pessimistic attitudes and opinions. Without even intention in activities, they will all keep peace in mind in the working pro­cess. If so, all communities of Myanmar are sure to enjoy the fruits of peace in the future. So, everyone has to march forward in the peace process.