Myanmar political delegates agree on peace platform
by Anadolu Agency, 24 november 2015.
Representatives of parties from across
the political spectrum come to agreement on 14-point framework for
political dialogue with rebel groups who signed a pre-election ceasefire
Representatives of parties from across
the political spectrum come to agreement on 14-point framework for
political dialogue with rebel groups who signed a pre-election ceasefire
Myanmar’s
elected representatives have found common negotiating ground in advance
of talks set to begin Tuesday aimed at building a long-term peace
framework with eight rebel groups who signed a pre-election ceasefire.
elected representatives have found common negotiating ground in advance
of talks set to begin Tuesday aimed at building a long-term peace
framework with eight rebel groups who signed a pre-election ceasefire.
The
Myanmar Times reported that 16 delegates selected by the country’s 86
political parties had met and agreed on a 14-point negotiating platform
based on former peace talks outcomes.
Myanmar Times reported that 16 delegates selected by the country’s 86
political parties had met and agreed on a 14-point negotiating platform
based on former peace talks outcomes.
Saw Than Myint, chair of the
Federal Union Party, told the Times on Tuesday that “reaching a
consensus, we were able to agree on 14 points that covered politics, the
economy, social issues and defence.”
Federal Union Party, told the Times on Tuesday that “reaching a
consensus, we were able to agree on 14 points that covered politics, the
economy, social issues and defence.”
However, he underlined that the delegates were not limited solely to pre-agreed issues.
“If the eight armed groups make new proposals, we will add new agendas.”
The
delegates will join 16 others from the military, government and
parliament and two each from the eight ethnic rebel groups who signed
the Oct. 15 nationwide ceasefire agreement to form the Union Peace
Dialogue Joint Committee.
delegates will join 16 others from the military, government and
parliament and two each from the eight ethnic rebel groups who signed
the Oct. 15 nationwide ceasefire agreement to form the Union Peace
Dialogue Joint Committee.
The committee is mandated to agree on a framework for political dialogue within 90 days of the ceasefire being signed.
Myanmar
is attempting to bring an end to conflicts with over a dozen ethnic
groups who have been fighting for greater autonomy from central
authorities for decades.
is attempting to bring an end to conflicts with over a dozen ethnic
groups who have been fighting for greater autonomy from central
authorities for decades.
The groups that signed the ceasefire
represent an estimated 16,000 fighters, while there are 48,000 under the
command of groups that refused to sign.
represent an estimated 16,000 fighters, while there are 48,000 under the
command of groups that refused to sign.
