Myanmar's President U Htin Kyaw (Photo: Xinhua/VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Myanmar'sPresident U Htin Kyaw on February 12 called for efforts to achieve durableinternal unity and establishment of a democratic federal republic through theplatform of the 21st Century Panglong Peace conference.
In his message on the occasion of thecountry's 71st anniversary Union Day, Htin Kyaw expressed his belief that thesetargets can be reached by negotiating and seeking solutions based on union spirit.
He stressed the need to have a firmeconomic foundation at the same time to bring about the continuous developmentof the country in all sectors such as politics, economy and society, citing thegovernment's endeavours for the development of small and medium enterpriseswhich constitute a large percentage of the country's economy.
Myanmar’s President urged cooperation amongthe government, the parliament, the armed forces, ethnic armed organisations,political parties, community-based organisations and the entire people ofMyanmar in implementing the national reconciliation and peace process.
The country marked the 70th anniversary ofthe Union Day in Panglong, Shan state, where the historical Panglong Conferencewas held with the signing of the Panglong Agreement on February 12, 1947. Withthe agreement, Myanmar’s states of Shan, Chin and Kachin were liberated.
Myanmar finally regained independence onJanuary 4, 1948.-VNA
