Tatmadaw will not engage in political affairs but will only serve its duties in matters of national defence as a national cause.

Senior General Min Aung Hlaing empha­sized that all Tatmadaw members must make preparations in advance to en­sure that the incoming govern­ment can truly and effectively serve the interests of the State.

Chairman of the State Se­curity and Peace Commission of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Services, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, met Tatmadaw members and their families at Magway Station’s hall under the Central Com­mand yesterday afternoon.

Speaking on the occasion, the Senior General noted that problems arising from political differences must be resolved through political means.

He said that the 2024 Popu­lation and Housing Census was conducted to ensure accurate voter lists for the upcoming elec­tion, and it was announced today that the election will begin on 28 December.

Regarding constitutional amendments, Tatmadaw has agreed that certain provisions which can be amended should be carried out in pursuit of the established rules and proce­dures.

He stated that if democratic practices are carried out genu­inely and correctly, Tatmadaw will cooperate accordingly, and that Tatmadaw will not engage in political affairs but will only serve its duties in matters of national defence, which is a na­tional cause.

The Senior General un­derlined that when elections are held and the winning party assumes State responsibilities, Defence Services representa­tives in the Hluttaw will partici­pate in national causes. Tatmad­aw, for its part, will continue to take part in the national political role entrusted by the Constitu­tion and will work to safeguard the Constitution, he added.

He noted that all Tatmadaw members originate from among the people, and Tatmadaw is an integral part of the State. There­fore, it is necessary for them to carry out defence operations to ensure the safety and security of the lives and property of the people.

In carrying out their duties, he guided Tatmadaw members to act with mutual respect at all levels among them to become good soldiers of Tatmadaw. Dur­ing the elections to be held in December, Tatmadaw members must elect Hluttaw representa­tives who possess the ability to act with dedication in the best interests of the State.

The Senior General high­lighted that Tatmadaw mem­bers are encouraged to ensure that votes are cast without spoil­age so that citizens can become responsible and good nationals. International observers will also come to monitor and study the election process in the country.

He emphasized that it is necessary for all Tatmadaw members to make preparations in advance to ensure that the incoming government is able to truly and effectively serve the interests of the State.

He spotted that only when the country is enriched with educated citizens can develop­ment efforts be carried out more effectively than at present, and if there are more young people with high-level thinking and vi­sion, it will also contribute to the nation’s stability and peace.

He gave guidance that Tat­madaw has also worked not only for the children of Tatmadaw members’ families but also to enhance the educational devel­opment of Tatmadaw members themselves. Efforts should be made to ensure that their chil­dren grow into thoughtful and educated young people.

Also present at the meeting were Daw Kyu Kyu Hla, wife of the Senior General, Command­er-in-Chief (Air) General Tun Aung and his wife, senior Tat­madaw officers from the Office of the Commander-in-Chief and their wives, the commander of Central Command and his wife, Tatmadaw members and their families.

The Senior General pre­sented foodstuffs for Tatmadaw members and families through the station commander, while the wife of the Senior General gave a cash award for the Sta­tion Maternal and Child Welfare Association through the wife of the station commander.

The Senior General com­forted Tatmadaw members, people’s military servants and members of the Myanmar Po­lice Force who are receiving medical treatment for their injuries sustained in serving defence and security duties of the State and asked about the conditions of their injuries and recovery. He fulfilled the needs of Tatmadaw member patients.

Moreover, the Senior Gen­eral asked officials of the hos­pital about requirements and attended to the needs.

Meanwhile, the wife of the Senior General comforted Tat­madaw members’ families re­ceiving medical treatment and asked after their health condi­tions and presented foodstuffs. — MNA/TTA