THE Steering Committee on the 10th Anniversary Celebration of the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement (NCA) held a coordination meeting yesterday afternoon in the Grand Ballroom of the Mingalar Thiri Hotel in Nay Pyi Taw.
Since the signing of the NCA, its anniversaries have been celebrated annually, and the upcoming 10th anniversary on 15 October 2025 will be marked in Nay Pyi Taw with grand political essence alongside a commemorative workshop.
The meeting was attended by Steering Committee Chairman Union Minister Lt-Gen Yar Pyae, Vice-Chairman Union Minister for Information U Maung Maung Ohn, Secretary of the National Solidarity and Peacemaking Negotiation Committee Lt-Gen Min Naing, and other committee members, including deputy ministers, permanent secretaries, directors-general, and responsible officials from Union ministries.
In his opening remarks, Steering Committee Chairman Lt-Gen Yar Pyae emphasized the importance of the NCA for peace, noting that the event will provide an opportunity for participants, stakeholders, experts, and attendees from various sectors to share their views, experiences, and lessons learned on the peace process over the past 10 years. He also addressed the organization of the NCA 10th anniversary in a meaningful way, including the formation of work committees and discussions on their responsibilities, as well as the participation of relevant ministries in exhibitions showcasing development activities in ethnic and border areas.
Next, Steering Committee Secretary Lt-Gen Min Naing outlined the status of preparations for the NCA 10th Anniversary Celebration, after which deputy ministers, permanent secretaries, and directors-general from various ministries discussed sector-specific tasks, while attendees offered suggestions and deliberated on necessary actions.
Afterwards, Union Minister U Maung Maung Ohn, Vice Chairman of the committee, discussed the importance of youth and the peace sector, the country’s current development, the significance of the NCA ceremony, and the requirements for organizing it.
Afterwards, Committee Chairman Lt-Gen Yar Pyae delivered the closing speech and formally concluded the meeting.
The 10th NCA anniversary celebration and workshop will be held under the theme “The NCA will shape the future with sustainable peace,” focusing on “Identifying the peace process that must be continued to build a peaceful and prosperous future for Myanmar”. — MNA/TH
