Talk on business for peace held at UMFCCI

 April 4, 2017

 Talk on business for peace was held at the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry on April 4.

At the talk held for peace which is urgently needed in the country, U Tin Oo, patron of the National League for Democracy addressed, “People in the country need to be well endowed with education and intelligence. Moreover, we want to have deteriorating health sector resettled in the country. Another one we want to rebuild decreasing economy. We really want to gain genuine peace that is actually needed for the whole populace. In bringing about peace, entrepreneurs and business-persons play an important role, filling the blank in the peace process. The whole nation aspires to the nationwide peace as promptly as possible. Now that the whole economic world is joining the process, it will be effective more than ever.”

As regards foreign countries, there are only one or two armed groups in bringing about peace whereas in Myanmar there are a large number of armed groups to be negotiated with, according to Dr Tin Myo Win, chairman of Peace Commission.

He added, “Peace and economy are co-related with each other. In a country, economy plays an important role. With the developing economy of the country, the remaining problems will decrease to some extent.”

With a view to supporting peace process underway in the country, UMFCCI signed an agreement UNGC (United Nations Global Compact) in the ceremony upgrading the participation of economic enterprises for the peace process, it has been learnt.

Professor Dr Aung Tun Thet said that signing of entrepreneurs can help the peace process, bringing about peace in working environment and protection of natural environment from destruction.

Dr Aung Tun Thet added, “As regards the peace process, the incumbent are meeting with success in some sectors with some weakness still in some places. Joining the peace process of the entrepreneurs is of great importance for the peace. We were greatly pleased to see them take part in it for the people to enjoy the fruits of the peace.” According to Dr Aung Tun Thet, there are 300 entrepreneurs from Myanmar, who signed UNGC.

Ref; The Global New Light of Myanmar