Republic of the Union of Myanmar
Office of the Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services
Statement on Ceasefire and Eternal Peace
(14th Waxing of Thadingyut, 1382 ME)
(30 October, 2020)
1. The Office of the Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services issued a statement that the Tatmadaw will extend suspension of military movements in the areas from 1 to 31 October 2020 except the areas of the terrorist organizations declared by the State meeting the international standard so as to accelerate momentum of prevention, control and treatment of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and effectively and successfully implement eternal peace process in the Republic of the Union of Myanmar.
2. At present, infection of COVID-19 and number of deaths are on the rise daily. Moreover, the general election, which is important for the State, will be held on 8 November. The Myanmar Tatmadaw is taking part in the prevention, control and treatment of COVID-19 and holding the free and fair election for serving the interests of the State and the national in its bit.
3. Hence, the information was released that the Tatmadaw will extend suspension of military movements in the areas from 1 to 30 November 2020 again except the areas of the terrorist organizations declared by the State meeting the international standard so as to speed up prevention, control and treatment of COVID-19, successfully hold the free and fair election and effectively and successfully implement eternal peace process.
Office of the Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services