In our country, more than 100 national races have lived harmoniously since the origin of the human race. It was only under colonialism that they suffered divide-and-rule practices. As a result, racial and geographical prejudices made their appearance among some nationalities, and major domestic armed conflicts broke out with the gaining of the independence. Without peace, tranquillity and the rule of law, our country lagged behind in every way. Threats to sovereignty were also encountered frequently. Thus, in successive historical periods, it fell to the Tatmadaw to ensure Non-Disintegration of the Union, Non-Disintegration of National Solidarity and Perpetuation of Sovereignty at the cost of sweat, blood and lives. This is bearing allegiance to the State, to the People and to the fallen Tatmadawmen. In the future as well, the Tatmadaw will be true to its tradition and make every effort to safeguard Our Three Main National Causes — Non-Disintegration of the Union, Non-Disintegration of National Solidarity and Perpetuation of Sovereignty — in any age, in any period, under any government — even at the cost of our lives.

Comrades,
With regard to the economic outlook, the ultimate concern of economics is the fulfillment of the livelihood requirements for every citizen. In the past, increase in food production failed to match population growth, leading to the frequent rice shortage. So, during the time of the Tatmadaw Government, special efforts were made toward achieving rice sufficiency for a projected population of 100 million, anticipating the next generations in addition to the current population of 56 million. Moreover, all avenues are being explored for increased production of cooking oil and
the production of biofuel for use in mechanized agriculture. Efforts for domestic sufficiency in foodstuffs are also accompanied by endeavours toward the building of an industrial nation for national prosperity. To this end, education and health sectors are being upgraded to produce highly qualified human resources. The upgrading of human resources will bring ever greater momentum to national development year after year.

Comrades,
To move on to the administrative outlook, in today’s transition period, the main thrust of administrative administrative
activity is the cultivation of good practices required for a true discipline-flourishing democracy. As there is a thin line dividing democratic practice and anarchy, the entire people need to take discipline seriously and abide by it while the administrative sector cultivates discipline- flourishing democratic practices.