The Mon National Conference 2025, organized by the New Mon State Party (NMSP), commenced this morning in Mawlamyine with a one-minute silence to honor victims of the recent earthquake disaster.
Held at the Dhamma Mala Mon Pariyatti Monastery in Zaygyo Ward, the four-day conference brings together 246 participants, including Mon Buddhist monks, political parties, civil society organizations (local and international), and invited delegates.
*Key Objectives of the Conference
- Strengthening national unity among Mon communities
- Reviewing principles for a federal democratic union
- Amending the draft Mon State Constitution to align with federalism
- Formalizing policies on Mon national affairs
*Presidium Members
- Ven. Khemarama (Kawtpalai Abbot)
- Nai Hong Sar (NMSP Chairman)
- Nai Lawi Aung (MUP Chairman)
- Nai Win Kyi (Former Mon State Attorney General)
- Teacher Mi Lay Mon
*Attendees by Group
- NMSP : 50 representatives (including Vice-Chairpersons, CEC members)
- Mon Unity Party (MUP) : 46 delegates
- Mon Progressive Party : 7 members
- Mon Civil Society Organizations : 42 representatives
- Invited observers and guests
*Background
Previous conferences were held in:
- 2013 : Mawlamyine State Hall
- 2016 : Kyaikmaraw Township (Palaung Village Monastery)
- 2022; Ye Htaw Yay (NMSP Education Department Camp)
The event underscores ongoing efforts to advance Mon political aspirations within a federal framework.
