Meeting of NSPNC and KNU/KNLA-PC: NSPNC Chairman delivered the opening remarks

The National Solidarity and Peacemaking Central Committee, led by the President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, reaffirmed its position that armed conflicts should be ended and political issues resolved through political dialogue. It invited relevant groups to open-ended peace talks scheduled for April 21, 2026 through Announcement No. 1/2026, aimed at supporting national development and stability. In line with this initiative, a meeting between the National Solidarity and Peacemaking Negotiation Committee (NSPNC) and the Karen National Union/Karen National Liberation Army-Peace Council (KNU/KNLA-PC) was held on Monday at the Shwe San Eain Hotel in Nay Pyi Taw. The meeting was attended by NSPNC Chairman Lt-Gen Yar Pyae, Secretary Lt. Gen. Min Naing, and committee members, along with KNU/KNLA-PC Vice Chairman Dr. Naw Ka Paw Htoo and other representatives including Secretary (1) Saw Kyaw Nyunt, Committee members Saw Aung Kaung Shwe, Saw Aw Ba, and Saw David. At the meeting, NSPNC Chairman Lt-Gen Yar Pyae and KNU/KNLA-PC Vice Chairman Dr. Naw Ka Paw Htoo delivered opening remarks, respectively. Discussions focused on implementing the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement (NCA), preventing local conflicts, supporting health, education, and infrastructure needs in conflict-affected areas, and improving access to essential services such as clean water, medical supplies, transport, and communications. Both sides also emphasized continued coordination for regional stability. NSPNC Secretary Lt. Gen. Min Naing reiterated ongoing efforts to reduce conflict and advance peace through dialogue with both NCA signatories and non-signatories. The meeting concluded with mutual agreement on recorded discussions, followed by a vote of thanks from the KNU/KNLA-PC Vice Chairman and a closing remark by the NSPNC Chairman.