1 January 2026
Myanmar’s Acting President said 2025 was a pivotal year for the country, marking the successful resolution of all issues that led to the declaration of a state of emergency on February 1, 2021.
Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Chairman of the State Security and Peace Commission, made the remarks in his New Year’s address for 2026, stating that the objectives set during the state of emergency had been fully achieved.
He said that, in order to continue on the path of a multi-party democratic system, a general election was held to lift the state of emergency and return state responsibilities to the National Defense and Security Council (NDSC).
Under the leadership of the NDSC, preparations were made to conduct a multi-party democratic general election as soon as possible in accordance with the 2008 Constitution. Election observers from both domestic and international communities were invited to ensure the process was free and fair.
The Acting President said Myanmar Electronic Voting Machines (MEVM) were used to prevent vote rigging.
“Since assuming state responsibilities, we set clear goals and implemented them with the support of the people. We are now witnessing the realization of the multi-party democracy long desired by the nation,” he said.
He added that the successful conduct of the multi-party democratic general election in 102 townships on December 28 was made possible by the active participation of voters who support the democratic system.
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