Hluttaw Scheduled to Convene in March

Senior General Min Aung Hlaing underscored that although successive governments have changed since Myanmar gained independence, Tatmadaw has consistently carried out its responsibilities for national defence and security across successive eras, upholding the Our Three Main National Causes as its foremost duty.

Chairman of the State Security and Peace Commission and Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Min Aung Hlaing said so at the meeting with Tatmadaw families of the station, during his inspection tour on taking security measures in the area of the Eastern Central Command yesterday the morning.

At the Eastern Central Command Headquarters, the commander reported to the Senior General on measures about military affairs, security and control of region, combatting the telecom fraud and online gambling activities, seizures of narcotic drugs and drug eradication efforts, destruction of poppy plantations, healthcare services for residents, operation of manageable-scale agriculture and livestock businesses, sale of meat, fish and eggs produced by military-owned farms to Tatmadaw families and residents at fair prices, welfare measures, successful holding of the phases I and II of the general election 2025 and preparations for holding the Phase III of the election in relevant townships.
In his speech, the Senior General stressed the need to combat telecom fraud and online gambling activities, as well as drug production in the area of the command, as a national responsibility.

He pointed out that strenuous efforts must be made to systematically eradicate poppy cultivation with the destruction of poppy plantations and keeping records of these destructions yearly.

The Senior General noted that emphasis must be placed on giving a helping hand to local ethnic people for the improvement of their socioeconomic life, turning out educated individuals and broadening their scope of knowledge.

The Senior General met Tatmadaw members and their families from Kholan Station at Aung Zeya Hall of the command headquarters. At the meeting, the Senior General delivered a speech. He said:

Military commands have to always review the capabilities of regiments and units under their control and the capacity enhancement of Tatmadaw members. Although successive governments have changed since Myanmar gained independence, the Tatmadaw has consistently carried out its responsibilities for national defence and security across successive eras, upholding the Our Three Main National Causes as its foremost duty.

All Tatmadaw members must possess physical fitness, courage, and proficiency. Only when Tatmadaw members are physically and mentally fit will they be able to carry out difficult and demanding duties. Likewise, only with courage will they develop the fighting spirit and willingness to engage in combat; therefore, courage must be systematically trained and cultivated. As for proficiency, Tatmadaw members must not only be skilled in the military knowledge and tactics they are taught, but must also be able to competently and effectively handle and use the weapons and equipment required for their respective duties when serving on the battlefield.

The results of Phase I and II of the elections have already been announced transparently through statistical tables, and the Hluttaw will be convened in the coming March, at which time State responsibilities will be transferred to the winning government in accordance with established procedures.

Regardless of how successive governments may change over time, Tatmadaw remains a steadfast institution that will continue to shoulder the responsibilities of national defence and security. During two terms of democratic government, Tatmadaw also worked in harmony with the administrations that came to power, carrying out its duties in a disciplined manner for the benefit of the nation.

Discipline is the backbone of Tatmadaw, and maintaining high morale is also essential. Only those with strong discipline and good morale can accomplish their duties and achieve their objectives.

Tatmadaw members have to strive for the improvement of agriculture and livestock activities, which are the main economic sectors of the State.

A country must have a strong and capable Tatmadaw for its defence, because without such strength, it could be vulnerable to external attacks. Therefore, efforts must be made to ensure that Tatmadaw is powerful and capable.

Tatmadaw members come from among the country’s ethnic communities, and they must live together in unity and harmony. Moreover, given the geographical position of the nation, all citizens of the Union must maintain cohesion and work together in a united effort to build and strengthen national defence.

The Senior General presented foodstuffs for Tatmadaw members and families of the station to the commander.

Also, present at the meeting were Secretary of the Commission General Ye Win Oo, Commander-in-Chief (Navy) Admiral Htein Win, Commander-in-Chief (Air) General Tun Aung, senior Tatmadaw officers from the Office of the Commander-in-Chief and officials.