THE Youth Peace Forum 2026 continued into its second day at the Jade Hall of the Myanmar International Convention Centre I in Nay Pyi Taw.
The Youth
Peace Forum 2026 ceremony was attended by member of the State Security and
Peace Commission and Chairman of the National Solidarity and Peacemaking
Negotiation Committee (NSPNC) Union Minister Lt-Gen Yar Pyae, Union Minister
for Information U Maung Maung Ohn Secretary of the NSPNC Lt-Gen Min Naing,
members of the Negotiation Committee, Ministers for Social Affairs from regions
and states, representatives from ministries, experts and professionals from
various fields, youth representatives from various strata of the regions and
states, youth representatives from ethnic armed organizations that have signed
the NCA, youth representatives from diverse ethnic cultural and religious
backgrounds, ethnic youth from border areas, and other invited youth representatives
and observers.
At the
forum, young experts led discussions on topics such as identifying recovery and
reconstruction strategies for those affected by conflict; engaging youth in
efforts to reduce and prevent conflicts; youth perspectives on modern and
progressive politics; fostering a patriotic union spirit; linking social,
educational, cultural, and sports priorities relevant to today’s youth with the
peace process; promoting employment opportunities and peace; nation-building;
creating regional economic and job opportunities; youth entrepreneurship and
technology initiatives; supporting youth business start-ups; youth health,
psychological support, and drug control; the impact of information technology
(IT); the effective use of artificial intelligence (AI) in promoting peace,
nation-building, and social harmony; and issues related to cyber and online
security, social media, and networking. The youth were gathered in groups to
discuss designated topics, and NSPNC Chairman Union Minister Lt-Gen Yar Pyae,
along with Union Minister for Information U Maung Maung Ohn, visited the groups
and offered words of encouragement.
Afterwards,
the youth representatives attending the Youth Peace Forum 2026 divided into
four groups to discuss and propose solutions on the following topics: cessation
of armed conflicts; youth participation in nation-building; rehabilitation and
reconstruction; promotion of social, educational, and cultural development;
coexistence of various ethnic groups; cultural exchange and sports; economic
and employment opportunities; entrepreneurship and a technology-based economy;
youth health, psychological support, and combating drug abuse; impacts of
information technology (IT); establishment of artificial intelligence (AI)
systems; cyber and online security, social media, and networking groups; and
effective dissemination of news and information.
In the
afternoon, the group discussions were summarized and presented, and experts
provided feedback on the findings. The participants also engage in a short quiz
competition, a peace-related drawing contest, and a cybersecurity quiz
competition, awarding prizes to the winners. Additionally, they prepared
group-based work plans for networking. The Youth Peace Forum 2026 will continue
on 15 January, focusing on the importance of youth participation in promoting
peace and social stability, creating employment opportunities for youth,
defining the practical role of youth in the post-election period, and
formulating a plan for sustainable peace, national unity, and social
development.
MNA/TH
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