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Statement in Support of the Convening of the 21st Century

Panglong Convention
Mon Affairs Union (MAU)

Accepting that the tasks of relieving various kinds of human sufferings, eradicating
epidemic diseases and building a peaceful and prosperous world in the 21st century are
their major responsibilities, world leaders have been attempting their utmost to find
solutions by ways of mutual dialogues and discussions. Similarly, in order to find the best
solution for the political deadlock in Burma, leaders of various political parties and ethnic
nationalities in Burma are also taking essential steps toward convening the 21st Century
Panglong Convention in which the best solution will be sought by ways of mutual
dialogue and discussion.

During the 20th Century (February 12, 1947), various ethnic nationalities and Burmans
had fought together against the expansionists with the national, union and Panglong spirit
based on Panglong agreement, and subsequently gained independence from the British.
At the same time, in an attempt to revitalize the union and Panglong spirit, various
conventions, dialogues and conferences were held among leaders of ethnic nationalities
and Burman, and as a result mutual understandings, mutual respects and unity had been
achieved.

Today, national reconciliation is critical in fulfilling the desires of people of Burma for
democratization and human rights and the demands of ethnic nationalities to build a
genuine federal union in which the principles of equality and the rights to self-
determination are guaranteed. Hence, the MAU admires the Kalay Agreement and
Declaration issued by democratic, national and ethnic nationalities leaders and the
promise of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi for her endeavour to organize and convene the 21 st
Century Panglong Convention with all stakeholders in this critical time.

As a result, the MAU earnestly urges all people and organizations in Burma to work
together for the convening of the 21st Century Panglong Convention based upon the union
and Panglong-spirit and relevant to the time as soon as possible. At the same time, the
MAU fully supports and welcomes the process of convening the 21st Century Panglong
Convention.

Dated - 3 January 2011 Central Executive Committee


Mon Affairs Union

Contact person:
Nai Layeh Rot (General Secretary)
Mobile: +66 (0) 82 648 2449
Email: monaffairsunion@yahoo.com

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