Stakeholders discuss about peace process in Pathein

Pathein, 18 March

           

Two civil society organizations, the Centre for Development and Ethnic Studies and the Ayeyawady Social and Economic Development Society organized a peace forum at Pathein Hotel in Pathein, Ayeyawady Region on Sunday.

           

First, Chairman of the regional parliament legislative committee U Khin Win delivered an address and U Mozart, a researcher from the Centre for Development and Ethnic Studies clarified matters relating to the forum. Next, an executive director from the Centre for Development and Ethnic Studies, a political analyst, a woman participant, a writer and a representative from Green Peasant Institute discussed various topics ranging from peace making process to federalism and role of women.

 

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Afterwards, concerned officials also replied to queries raised by those present. The intention of the forum is to broaden knowledge about peace-making process among members of the political parties and general public.—Min Tun Zaw

 

Translated by Kyaw Htike Soe