Government committed to implementation of NCA during remaining term

13 November 2015
Government committed to implementation of NCA during remaining term
Myanmar president Thein Sein (C), leaders of ethnic armed groups (L) and government officials (R) sit on the stage as a leader of an ethnic armed group signs a document seen on a large screen (top) during a Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement (NCA) ceremony at the Myanmar International Convention Center (MICC) in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, 15 October 2015. Photo: Aung Htet/EPA

The government is committed to continuing to work towards the effective implementation of the terms of the nationwide ceasefire during its remaining term in office, the Global New Light of Myanmar reported on 13 November quotingUnion Minister U Aung Min.
“The government will continue to implement the process in line with the agreement, laying out sound foundations for the future government,” the union minister said during a meeting with political parties at Myanmar Peace Centre in Yangon.
Representatives from the government and more than 80 political parties held talks on the role of political parties in upcoming political dialogue and the selection of 16 representatives from political parties for the Union Political Dialogue Joint Committee.
There will be a total of 48 representatives on the committee, with 32 already selected to represent the government and ethnic minority armed groups. The remaining 16 will be chosen from various political parties on 21 November.
During his address at the meeting, Deputy Minister for Defence Rear Admiral Myint Nwe insisted that the Tatmadaw [army] will continue to uphold its commitment to undertake the post-signing steps and adhere to the terms of the ceasefire agreement.