Respected National Convention delegates,

I am very glad to see tha, you, delegates are here to attend the National Convention. The first thing I would like to say is that I am so grateful and honoured to you for your active participation in the National Convention with the firm determination that the emergence of a State constitution is a national duty, setting aside your own personal affairs.

At the previous session of the National Convention, the NC Convening Work Committee assessed the matters related to executive and judicial sectors discussed by over 1,000 of the eight groups of delegates and submitted them to the commission.

At this session, the reviews and assessments of the panel of chairmen will be clarified to you and detailed basic principles regarding executive and judicial sectors will be laid down after seeking approval of you all, delegates.

As for the remaining chapters regarding the communication among the Hluttaws, findings of the chairman of the work committee concerning duties and functions of Pyidaungsu Hluttaw, Pyithu Hluttaw, National Hluttaw and State and Region Hluttaws will also be clarified to you for your suggestion and decision.

Similarly, to be able to discuss sector-wise chapters such as fundamental rights and duties of citizens and the role of the Tatmadaw, the work committee will clarify findings on drafting a State constitution that is best suited for our country after studying in detail 1947 constitution and 1974 constitution, state constitutions of some neighbouring and western nations during the adjournment of the plenary session of the National Convention.

Like the previous session, most of the delegates are here attending the National Convention except those who passed away, who are too old and who are in poor health. There are also some new delegates here. Most of them have already been on familiar terms and they have understanding each other. Our National Convention has gained more and more success due to the efforts of like-minded delegates and their frank discussions and suggestions.

However, it has been common knowledge to you all, delegates, that groups of internal and external destructive elements, not wanting to see the success achieved, are resorting to various ways to obstruct and harm our National Convention. We need to be vigilant against such dangers and perpetrations. As the public on their part are now able to distinguish between constructive acts and destructive acts, the only thing to do is to guard against any dangers through the strength of the people.

To fulfill the desire of the public, the government has laid down the seven-point Road Map of the State for the country's transition into a genuine discipline-flourishing democracy. The National Convention is working for the emergence of the State constitution that is the first and essential step to our democratic transition.

In other words, we can say we are taking the first step of the seven-point Road Map. To build a genuine, discipline-flourishing democracy system is to work together in accord with this seven-step Road Map, and there is no other way. We have learnt there have been some countries that went into a state of deterioration because of their being forced to hastily practise democracy. The people today cannot be cheated and threatened.

The present Tatmadaw government, since its assumption of State duties, has been striving its utmost to build a peaceful and modern developed nation upholding ‘Our Three Main National Causes' and the twelve State objectives. If one has ability to distinguish right and wrong, one can witness that the State is on the right path to its progress in political, economic and social sectors if compared with previous successive eras.

Systematic measures are being taken to gain a foothold in ensuring peace and stability of the State, strong economy and development of human resources, that are imperative for a transition to an enduring democracy.

At the same time, National Convention is in progress to write a State constitution by inviting more than 1,000 delegates from all walks of life. It is the life-blood of our citizens to serve and protect their interest. And it will be a milestone in our history as well. This is why, you, delegates are urged to work hand in hand with nationalistic fervour and Union Spirit for the success of the National Convention regardless of narrow racism, ideology and regionalism.

The management committee has made preparations for your accommodation, meals, health and entertainment. If there is anything you need you may contact with responsible officials. In conclusion, I would like all of you to take care of your health and try your best to attend the National Convention until it concludes successfully.