The army agreed at the UPDJC meeting in a few words to change the state constitution, which is an important part of the democratic federal system, said Dr. Salai Lian Khun Seng, head of the Union Peace-Making Joint Committee (UPDJC).


The UPDJC meeting, chaired by the State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi, was held at the National Center for Reconciliation and Peace in Naypyidaw. After the meeting, Dr Salai Lian Mengsang told reporters.

"They use the NCA Convention, which is based on democracy and federalism, and we accept that. And if the constitution of the state constitution and the constitution of the state are in conflict with the constitution, then the union is against it." The Tatmadaw added that it should not be allowed to do so, ”said Dr Salai Lian Mungsaw.

He added that ethnic armed groups agree with the army's demands.

The Fourth Panglong Conference of the Union Peace Conference was held on January 8, 2020, to discuss the nationwide ceasefire agreement implementation (JICM) in Naypyidaw. Khun Myint Tun, Vice-President of the Pa-O National Liberation Front (PNLO), said he believed that they would have federal principles, including the constitution of the state.

At the 3rd Panglong Union Peace Conference, the framework for the implementation of the nationwide ceasefire agreement; The UPDJC meeting decided to sign the peace process and federal principles after 2020.

Ref: Myanmar Time