NSPNC, DKBA hold crucial talks to advance peace process

 

A meeting between the National Solidarity and Peacemaking Negotiation Committee (NSPNC) and the Democratic Karen Benevolent Army (DKBA) was held yesterday morning at the meeting hall of the Thingaha Hotel in Nay Pyi Taw. During the meeting, NSPNC Chairman Lt-Gen Yar Pyae said coordinated efforts would be made to support education, healthcare and regional development. He stressed that ensuring regional stability, together with strengthening education, healthcare and development, is essential for the benefit of future generations.

On efforts to combat online scams, he outlined areas requiring cooperation and urged the DKBA to remain completely detached from such illegal activities. He also said the President places high priority on education, encouraged both sides to engage in open and constructive dialogue during the meeting, and discussed the framework for cooperation between the DKBA, the Government and the Tatmadaw to maintain regional stability. DKBA Chief Saw Shwe Wa said the group has consistently worked with the Government to maintain regional stability and promote development.

He added that the DKBA had maintained a neutral stance during periods of conflict to help foster harmony. He also emphasized the need to find practical solutions to the prolonged armed conflict and the hardships faced by the public, expressing confidence that lasting peace can be achieved through collective efforts. In closing, he reaffirmed the DKBA’s commitment to following the political roadmap established by its founding leaders. The participants also discussed cooperation with the Union government to promote regional stability, development and lasting peace.

They exchanged views on efforts to combat online scams, ensure that terrorist groups do not operate in the area, and reopen and upgrade schools in the Soneseemyaing, Walley and Kyaukkhat areas. The discussions also covered the provision of textbooks, the recruitment of teachers to fill vacancies, and the supply of vaccines and medical treatment to address malaria and influenza outbreaks in local villages. Other issues included maintaining stability and peace in border areas, improving transport infrastructure, and facilitating the smooth flow of goods. NSPNC Secretary Lt-Gen Min Naing then outlined key areas for future cooperation.

He emphasized the need to eliminate online scam operations from core DKBA-controlled areas, including Walley, Kyaukkhat and Phayathonzu, and discussed joint operations with the Tatmadaw, local battalions, regional military commands and regional authorities. In light of the current security situation and ongoing clashes in Kayin State, he also urged the DKBA to strengthen communication, liaison and coordination with the Tatmadaw and the relevant regional military commands.

He added that reducing and ultimately ending the clashes to restore regional stability and peace would enable both sides to focus on regional development, education and healthcare. In closing, he called for continued cooperation based on honesty, transparency and mutual trust, while encouraging the use of informal bilateral discussions to advance regional stability and the peace process.

At the conclusion of the meeting, both sides reviewed the agreed points, signed the meeting record and formally approved its contents. Following this, DKBA Chief-of-Staff Saw San Aung delivered a vote of thanks. NSPNC Chair LtGen Yar Pyae then delivered the closing remarks. The meeting concluded successfully with an exchange of commemorative gifts between the two sides.

MNA/TH

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