Myanmar president calls for cooperation of all stakeholders in nation building

Myanmar President U Thein Sein on Friday called for cooperation among all stakeholders to transform the nation into a modern, developed and democratic one.

U Thein Sein made the call in his message delivered on the occasion of the country's 69th anniversary of the Union Day.

He said,"Work is under way to hand over administrative duties to the next government to shape the country's future following the results of election which was held on Nov. 8 last year."

He stressed cementing national unity as being of utmost importance.

Leaders of the government, parliament, armed forces and eight ethnic armed organizations signed the nationwide ceasefire agreement, which made history in the country's move toward peace, on Oct. 15 last year, he said.

Under the terms of the agreement, a political dialogue framework was drawn up on Dec. 15 last year, followed by the Union Peace Conference on Jan. 12 this year.

He pointed out that the door is open for the remaining groups that did not ink the ceasefire deal to join the peace process.

U Thein Sein emphasized that people's participation is imperative for the future of Myanmar while building a disciplined, flourishing, modern, developed and democratic nation.

On Feb. 12, 1947, all Myanmar nationalities, led by General Aung San, held the historical Panglong Conference in Shan state and signed the Panglong Agreement, proclaiming the independence of the country.

That day was designated as Myanmar's Union Day. Endit