Republic of the
Union of Myanmar Office of the President
Message of
Greetings sent by U Htin Kyaw, President of the Republic of the Union of
Myanmar, to the 62nd Anniversary celebrations of the Kayin State Day
2017 November 7
Dear esteemed
ethnic brothers and sisters living in Kayin State,
I am very happy
and honored to have this opportunity to send this Message of Greetings to the
62nd Anniversary celebrations of the Kayin State Day which falls today, the 7th
of November. This day is deemed to be an auspicious day by the ethnic Kayin
brothers and sisters. On this special day, I send these good wishes and Message
of Greetings to all ethnic Kayin nationals as well as to all ethnic nationals
of the Union.
Since time
immemorial, our ethnic brothers and sisters who are nationals of the Union such
as Kachins, Kayah, Kayins, Bamars, Mons, Rakhines, Shans, have lived and worked
in unity, through weal and woe.
When the
States/Regions were formed after Independence, deliberations were made at the
Parliament to designate as Kayin State all the regions where the Kayin
nationals were residing. Thus in accordance with the Amendment Act of the1951
Constitution, Thanlwin Distict of Phapon Region; in accordance with the 1952
Act to Extend Kayin State all the adjacent areas of Thanlwin District such as
Kyarin Seikgyi Township, Kawkareik Township, Hlaing Bwe Township, Pa an
Township, and Thandaung Township were designated as Kayin State as a second
step of extension; on 1st March 1960, the Myawaddy area was designated as a
Township and Kayin State was formed step by step to include seven townships
namely, Pa an Township, Pha Pon Township, Hlaing Bwe Township, Thandaung
Township, Kawkareik Township, Kyarin Seikgyi Township, and Myawaddy Township.
Thus the 7th of
November, the day on which the Union President signed the Amendment Act of the
1951 Constitution to designate Thanlwin District as Kayin State, has been
designated as Kayin State Day. Since 1955 we have celebrated the Kayin State
Day and this year marks the 62nd year.
Throughout
history, after gaining independence, because of misunderstandings and conflicts
for many years, our country has lagged behind in the areas of politics,
economics, and social development when compared to neighboring countries. That
is why the Union Government has been striving hard, hand in hand with all the
ethnic national races to uplift and strengthen national unity for achieving
durable peace. At this moment, because the ethnic armed groups have comeforward
to participate in the peace process, the nationals of the State have begun to
taste the fruits of peace.
The ethnic
brothers and sisters of Kayin State have traversed a difficult and rugged
journey for a long time. The development of Kayin State has suffered because of
deficiency of trust and armed conflicts among our ethnic brothers and sisters.
At this time, we can begin to see and enjoy the rays and fruits of peace, and
also the opportunities for development. Thus the residents of the Kayin State
should hold on fast to the good foundations and work together with the Union
Government for the peace and development of Kayin State. We need to build a
lasting peace for the benefit of future generations.
In building transforming
the Union of Myanmar into a new Democratic State, it is of utmost importance
for all ethnic nationals to be given the opportunity to participate on an equal
basis. In working for the development of Kayin State, the Union Government has
spent huge sums of money in planning and working in areas such as transport,
education, health, human resources development, electricity, uplifting the
socio-economic life of the people, and improving health care projects. As we
walk towards the new Democratic State holding fast to the good foundations of
unity and good development foundations already achieved, I send this Message of
Greetings to urge all ethnic brothers and sisters residing in Kayin State, to
cooperate and work in unity.
sd/
Htin Kyaw
State
President
(Unofficial
Translation)
Ref;
The Global New Light of Myanmar
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