NSPNC meets CSOs in Nay Pyi Taw

THE National Solidarity and Peacemaking Negoti­ation Committee (NSPNC) held a meeting with civil so­ciety organizations (CSOs) in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday.

Speaking at the event, Union Minister for Defence and NSPNC Chairman Lt-Gen Yar Pyae said the meeting aimed to provide CSOs with a better under­standing of the ongoing peace process. He noted that armed conflicts since 2021 had adversely affect­ed public health, education and economic activities in conflict-affected areas, creating a growing desire among the public for sta­bility and peace.

He encouraged CSOs to contribute to the peace process through their re­spective areas of expertise and help promote public participation. He also stressed that the NSPNC was engaging with EAOs to discuss and address their political aspirations and de­mands in accordance with existing laws.

NSPNC Secretary Lt-Gen Min Naing briefed participants on the com­mittee’s peace initiatives under SAC and new dem­ocratic government ad­ministrations, humanitar­ian assistance efforts, and the policies and strategies guiding the national soli­darity and peace process, including plans.

NSPNC Member Lt- Gen Khin Zaw Oo (Retired) explained and discussed the framework for recon­necting diverse stake­holders within the peace process.

During the discus­sions, CSO representatives welcomed the opportuni­ty to learn more about the ongoing peace efforts and called for greater participa­tion by civil society in the process. They highlighted the importance of peace for national economic de­velopment, particularly in maintaining trade routes and promoting education, healthcare and social wel­fare.

They also proposed expanding public aware­ness programmes on the peace process, strengthen­ing youth capacity through training, encouraging re­ligious organizations to contribute to peacebuild­ing, and organizing peace forums and discussions in regions and states. They also discussed the need for CSOs to work together based on their respective expertise to help reduce conflicts and promote last­ing peace.

Following this, the NSPNC chairman conclud­ed the meeting. — MNA/ KTZH