In addition to fulfilling their individual duties, war veterans must remain constantly vigilant and committed to safeguarding the national interest.
SENIOR General Min Aung Hlaing underlined that war veterans have to be mindful of their words and actions so as not to harm Our Three Main National Causes as national duties.
The Special Conference (2025) of the Myanmar War Veterans Organization took place at its headquarters in Dekkhinathiri Township of Nay Pyi Taw Council Area, with an address by Patron of the MWVO Chairman of the State Administration Council Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Min Aung Hlaing.
The Senior General delivered a speech on the occasion. He said: The Myanmar War Veterans Organization is composed of former members of the Tatmadaw and maintains regular contact with the people. As such, it must serve as a bridge between the Tatmadaw and the people. In carrying out this role, war veterans have to be mindful of their words and actions so as not to harm Our Three Main National Causes — our national duties. It is also important to always remember that the words and behaviour of individuals directly affect not only the organization one belongs to but also the Tatmadaw, which is closely connected to it.
The Myanmar War Veterans Organization was constituted with the central headquarters, 21 regional and state supervisory committees and 308 township-level organizations to serve the war veteran measures nationwide. The organization is implementing four objectives and seven future tasks and participates in nation-building endeavours, local security and public interest protection as a reserved force of the Tatmadaw.
For the public to understand the genuine intentions of the Tatmadaw towards the nation and its people, it is necessary not only for the Tatmadaw alone to act, but also to effectively utilize the organizational strength of existing veteran associations among the people as a driving force. To successfully implement the “People’s Militia Strategy” established by the State, continued efforts must be made to strengthen the solid unity between the Tatmadaw and the people.
The government prepares to hold a free and fair multiparty democratic general election in December this year. In the post-COVID-19 recovery period, Myanmar has faced numerous challenges, including internal and external threats, the impacts of Typhoon Yagi and floods in recent years, and the Mandalay earthquake. These events have caused significant losses and hardships for the nation. However, if all unite and work together in solidarity, the country will be able to overcome these difficulties and recover as quickly as possible.
As national peace and food security are of great importance to the country, the government is implementing two national objectives. If the country is peaceful and stable, and the people can live and work in comfort and security, then social and economic development will inevitably follow. Therefore, war veterans, in addition to fulfilling individual duties, have to be constantly vigilant and attentive to the national interest.
The Senior General urged war veterans to consistently preserve the fine traditions of Tatmadaw as well as the prestige of the War Veterans Organization, uphold the Our Three Main National Causes, stand firmly as a strong reserve force of the Tatmadaw and actively participate in defence, security, and public welfare activities of the nation. Moreover, those members have to faithfully implement the seven designated future work programmes and five main sectors as good soldiers and strive to become a strong bridge between the people and the Tatmadaw.
Patron of Myanmar War Veterans Organization Senior General Min Aung Hlaing cordially greeted MWVO members.
Also, present at the ceremony were SAC Vice-Chairman Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Commander-in-Chief (Army) Vice-Senior General Soe Win, Union-level dignitaries, Chief of the General Staff (Army, Navy and Air) General Kyaw Swa Lin, senior Tatmadaw officers from the Office of the Commander-in-Chief, Chairman of Myanmar War Veterans Organization Central Executive Committee General Khin Aung Myint (Retd) and members, the commander of Nay Pyi Taw Command, chairmen of war veteran organization supervisory committees and delegates and officials. — MNA/TTA
