The following is the New Year greetings for 2024 of Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Thadoe Maha Thray Sithu Thadoe Thiri Thud­hamma Min Aung Hlaing.

On the occasion of transitioning to the New Year 2024 after the conclusion of 2023, I extend my prayers to all national brethren residing in the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, wishing them physi­cal and mental well-being. Additionally, I pray for people worldwide to be free from dangers and diseases, living in a peaceful and prosperous society with unity.

In 2023, the government and all ethnic people collaborated successfully in over­coming some difficulties and challenges. However, individuals unwilling to support the peaceful development of our country during the democratization process dis­rupted the entire populace through various means. Various destructive acts resulted in the loss and damage of state-owned and people-owned property, showing negative In 2024, our government will contin­ue working hand in hand with the people to implement the roadmap, national and political visions and objectives success­fully. Special emphasis will be placed on further boosting the economy, fostering the development of MSME businesses in agriculture and livestock sectors, and promoting the education sector. I urge all ethnic people to cooperate with each other and the government to develop our socio-economic life with peace and stability, aligning with our theme: “Keep Moving Forward to Achieve Our Goal.”

In the year 2024, our country will conduct the enumeration of biometric data and household registration nation­wide. The biometric data from the cen­sus enumeration will benefit the social, economic, and management measures of the State and aid in compiling voter lists for holding a free and fair multiparty democratic general election, a fervent wish of our government. Therefore, I urge all ethnic people to cooperate in the enumeration of the national census process.

Seventy-six years after regaining independence, the country has not yet experienced the deserved progress due to various reasons. To achieve develop­ment, we must follow existing laws, live in peace and unity, strive for school-age children to pursue education for the fu­ture nation, and work with a real sense of commitment to increasing production.

Regardless of our endeavors, we must exhibit united strength. Therefore, I en­courage all to build happy families, carry forward beneficial lessons from the last year into the New Year, and leave behind negative thoughts, attitudes, and actions. Without racial, religious, and regional biases and with consideration, empa­thy, and compassion, I extend New Year greetings, urging all to march forward towards the new State we all aspire to.