On this occasion of the New Year 2025, I would like to extend my warmest greetings to all national brethren residing within Myanmar. May you all be blessed with good health, peace of mind, and the fulfillment of your aspirations.
Since taking the responsibilities of the State, the State Administration Council has envisioned the path forward for the nation by setting visions, the Roadmap and objectives. Through our steadfast efforts, we are now witnessing significant achievements in reaching our goals. This has been possible thanks to the active and cooperative support of our people.
While the journey ahead may bring challenges, difficulties, and obstacles, I firmly believe that we can overcome them through the united strength and collective efforts of all of us.
Those who wish ill upon our citizens have targeted various aspects of urban and rural security and economic sector throughout 2024, aiming to disrupt and destroy them. These actions stem from ignorant individuals whose deeds harm their own communities and regions.
They exploit noble values such as ethnicity, equality, and democracy, using them as a pretext for terror acts that ultimately degrade their own people and areas. We must work together to prevent and put a stop to such actions.
We successfully enumerated the population and housing census in 2024. Moreover, we successfully hosted the fifth National Sports Festival, laying a strong foundation for elevating the country’s sports standards. We have also made significant progress in the nation’s development to a certain extent. These achievements were made possible due to the dedicated efforts of those who have been working selflessly and courageously for peace and stability of the State, defence, non-disintegration of the Union, rule of law, and strengthening of democracy.
I would like to express my deep respect and honour to the heroic Tatmadaw members, Myanmar Police Force members, people’s militia, war veterans, civil servants and all citizens who sacrificed their lives and limbs.
These acts will remain as part of our historical records and serve as a testament to the enduring patriotism and unity of our people. In our country, armed conflict remains a challenge. My aim is solely to resolve these conflicts for the benefit of the nation and the people, fostering a stable and peaceful environment.
This must be achieved through political means that the people desire, including dialogue and negotiation. These approaches can establish stability and peace, while also improving economic and social conditions. However, while the leaders of armed groups often claim to pursue democracy under various pretexts, in reality, they are driven by self-interest and continue to perpetuate armed conflicts. Similarly, some ethnic leaders, though speaking of federal rights and ethnic rights, turn a blind eye to the essence of democracy and instead work toward the disintegration of the Union.
It is important to carefully balance what is desirable and feasible, and to act in accordance with democratic principles for the benefit of the Union. The inability to resolve armed conflicts in our country is partly due to the differing paths taken with various common objectives. To address these issues, we all need to move forward resolutely along the path of democracy through firm spirit. I would also like to urge our people to encourage armed groups to join the democratic path.
In this world, whether it’s a country or a national, in order to survive and thrive, it is essential to possess the ability to defend oneself and to continuously enhance our capabilities. If we cannot sustain our lives and our stability through our own efforts, it could lead to a weakened sovereignty of the nation and potentially result in subjugation to others. To remain steadfast as an independent nation and to avoid becoming subordinate to others, all citizens of the country must unite in solidarity. In times when the nation faces threats, the Tatmadaw, which bears the primary responsibility for national defence, and the people must work together firmly. With patriotism, unity, and unwavering courage, we must protect the nation with determination and strive for its longterm stability and development.
As for me, I am striving to successfully organize a free and fair election, which is an ultimate goal of the State Administration Council. Efforts are also being made to bring the nation back onto the correct democratic path. Therefore, I urge our citizens to unite and actively participate in ensuring the success of the election based on the patriotism and national spirit demonstrated in 2024.
Let us all work together so that 2025 becomes a year of victory for the people, reaching the democratic goal all citizens aspire to, and make this a testament to our collective efforts.
I wish all my fellow national brethren of Myanmar, to nurture mutual kindness and work together for the benefit of the nation and our people. Wishing you all a Happy New Year!
