Myanmar's military Deputy Commander in Chief Soe Win (centre) salutes during a ceremony to mark the 77th anniversary of the country's Union Day in Naypyidaw on Feb 12, 2024. - AFP
YANGON: Myanmar commemorated the 77th anniversary of the Union Day with a state ceremony in the capital Naypyidaw on Monday (Feb 12) morning.
The Union Day marked the historic moment on Feb 12, 1947, when the country's national hero General Aung San, along with over 20 ethnic leaders, signed the Panglong Agreement, pledging to strive for regaining independence from British colonialists.
In his Union Day message, chairman of the State Administration Council Senior General Min Aung Hlaing said that independence and sovereignty gained through union spirit of all ethnic people will continue to be protected only through union spirit.
Min Aung Hlaing also urged all ethnic people to protect the country for long-term existence with union spirit.
Over 1,000 representatives from government, ethnic groups attended the ceremony in Naypyidaw, where armed forces' guards of honor marched in a parade.
Various activities, including small and medium-sized enterprises products expo and horse-racing competitions, were also organised to commemorate the Union Day in the South-East Asian country. - Xinhua
