The commander in chief of the Burma Army General min Aung Hlaing reiterated the firm support of the 2008 constitution

The commander in chief of the Burma Army General min Aung Hlaing reiterated the firm support of the 2008 constitution

The commander in chief of the Burma Army General min Aung Hlaing delivered a speech at the Army Day parade

Min Aung Hlaing will firmly support the 2008 constitution:

'if necessary
The 2008 constitution can only follow the law revision '

'the constitution is not for someone, a party, a group, a group, a military establishment'

'separation legislative power, administrative power, judicial power
Can play to a certain extent, interactions between '

At present the main requirements for the state and regional legislation and authority division
The ninth chapter first made specific provisions

He reiterated the IDF has the national responsibility to protect
24000000 support the military drafted constitution, voters in 26000000

Chief said 'era, all the patriotic youth country
I firmly believe that the Burmese born based on patriotism
Defense forces as part of the Federal Armed forces fought for national independence '

President Thein Sein is published in the federal government term of three years said in a speech:
'the process of political reform is to promote the state constitution in 2008'

'now commonly called for a constitutional amendment
But all citizens must abide by the constitution of twelfth chapters in accordance with the law to amend the constitution'.

It is pointed out that the 436 provisions: get 75% seats in parliament to support
Get a majority vote to make any changes to the Constitution by referendum

The constitution of 2008 through the 26700000 voter referendum
92.48% of the population must respect the wishes of the electorate

Senior General Min Aung Hlaing attends the 69th Armed Forces Day (Photo-EMG)

Senior General Min Aung Hlaing has said that the 2008 Constitution can only be amended in accord with the law if necessary

The commander-in-chief of Myanmar 's armed forces, or Tatmadaw, gave a speech to assembled soldiers and military commanders in the capital Nay Pyi Taw on Thursday to mark Armed Forces Day

"The constitution is not intended to enact for a person, a party, an organisation, an ethnic tribe or the army," said the general

"Legislative power, executive power and juridical power are separated, to the extent possible, and exert reciprocal control among themselves. The main requirement is to divide the legislative and rights intended for regions and states as prescribed in the constitution chapter 9 (A)," he added

The general reiterated the army 's responsibility to protect the country, reminding the parade ground that 24 out of 26 million voters gave their support to the military-drafted charter

Armed Forces Day commemorates the 69th anniversary of the Tatmadaw 's resistance against the Japanese, who had occupied the country then known as Burma during World War II

"At that time, all youths who loved their country fought for the country. I say strongly that the Tatmadaw was born as a Union army to fight for the independence based on patriotism," said the commander-in-chief

Since President Thein Sein began a series of reforms in 2011, aiming at regaining Myanmar 's international standing and opening the country to foreign investment, changes in the former junta-ruled country have occurred very fast

But despite the opening of Parliament and legalisation of opposition parties, power remains largely in the hands of the army and former military parties

"Political reforms are still moving ahead due to the 2008 Constitution," said President Thein Sein during a speech in Parliament marking the third anniversary of his government 's tenure

"Calls for amendment of the constitution is very wide spread. But all citizens must follow the enactments in Chapter 12 to amend the constitution," he added, referring to Act 436 which requires 75 percent of both houses of Parliament, followed by a majority of votes in a national referendum to approve any changes

The 2008 Constitution has been the main focus of the opposition National League of Democracy (NLD) which sees the current Charter as a main barrier to carrying democratic reforms

As well as barring opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi from running for office, experts say it is one of the most difficult constitutions to amend. It guarantees the military 25 percent of seats in Parliament and a de facto veto on any changes

Despite this, Suu Kyi daughter of the late General Aung San who founded the Tamadaw has been reaching out to the army to embrace reforms and regain the public trust

"The army must be the basis of the country. If that happens, it will be very good for our country. All can be proud of the army, and love and respect will reciprocally flourish among us," said Aung San Suu Kyi during a meeting in Pa-an in Kayin State on January 18

She added that much needed national reconciliation, unity and rule of law in Myanmar will be improved once the constitution is amended