NAY PYI TAW, 3 Dec 2010—Upholding Our Three Main National Causes, the State Government has made earnest efforts for ensuring national reconsolidation and is undertaking equitable development for all parts of the nation. Realizing correct activities and genuine goodwill of the government, the armed groups exchanged arms for peace individually and in groups after understanding their wrong acts.

A 21-member group led by Major Let Kaing of KNU/KNLA Peace Council, bringing along with one 60mm Commando mortar, one M-16, one M-79, one 9-bolt rifle, three MA-7 grenade shells, five 40mm grenade shells, 30 rounds of M- 16 and one M-16 magazine on 27 November 2010, and a 13-member group led by Major Mahn Thein bringing along with four AK-47, three Carbines, one M-16 short barrel, one M-16 long barrel, one Winchester long barrel, one sniper rifle, 15 assorted magazines and 151 rounds of ammunition on 1 December exchanged arms for peace in South-East Command area.

Officials of the respective military units and camps warmly welcomed 34 persons who exchanged arms for peace and provided necessary assistance for them. There are still members of armed groups who want to exchange arms for peace.