Exclusive Interview with President Nai
Htin
New
Talk to
Independent Mon News Agency (IMNA)
Introduction
President Nai Htin was elected to the top Post of New Mon State Party in
2003 after the late President Nai Shwe
Kyin passed away in March. He is now at his 90s with
good health. He resides at northern Ye River in southern
IMNA: Your statement on the 56th
Anniversary of Mon National Revolutionary Day is quite strong in criticism to
the Burmese military government. It there any obstacles that made you when you
met them in
President Htin: The
statement released on the Mon National Revolutionary Day is based on the
principle of the party. There is no reply by the military government in regards
to the statement. If they did so, we firmly stand by our prime principles.
IMNA: When you are at the top post of the
party, which way will you lead the party to follow?
President Htin: Up on the
principles of the party, I maintain the doctrine of "Bureaucracy" and
I prioritize the resolution of "Collective Leadership and Individual
Responsibility" to drive the party forward.
IMNA: Despite the party reached cease-fire
agreement to the Military government, there is wide spread criticism to the
government by media and the government accused the party is doing it. What is
yours party position to this matter?
President Htin: No one
can deny the truth and the fact. The party will remain on its prime position
and fundamental policy.
IMNA: Some say that the cease-fire process
will end but some say it will not. What is the circumstance
of the party in regards this accusation?
President Htin: It will
depend on the situation.
IMNA: The party
agreed for cease-fire process and opened office for doing business but on the
other hand, the party still collect contribution in the community and the voice
of the people now dissatisfy to this proceeding. What is the president’s
opinion on this matter?
President Htin: The
business is not quite real so far. The government assistance is neither
sufficient for the welfare of the party’s members. We ask the community for
contribution to serve the national interest until we reach our common goal.
IMNA: The history of the party proved that
a split of the organization often occurred in the party. What would the party
do to avoid similar crack in the future?
President Htin: Every
member of the party is assigned to upgrade personal skills in political affairs
and we will work hard to place that every one is undertaken the principle of
"Bureaucracy" within the party’s resolution.
IMNA: Would you consider establishing a
"United Nationality Front" and how you could form it?
President: Yes, it is ought to establish a
"United Nationality Front" and the Mon organizations within the Mon
community should discuss this agenda and we should form it with the best of our
interests but of course with best quality.
IMNA: How the party views the Mon community
in exile?
President Htin: The party
has perceived wherever the Mon community resides they are the strength of the
Mon. The party welcomes any discussions on exchanging ideas or criticisms. To
serve the best national interests, the party always has undertaken the tasks
within its capacity.
INMA: What is your last message to the Mon
public?
President Htin: We aim to
gain freedom and independence for the entirely cause in which we have
sacrificed our lives and properties. We bring the victory with our entire
national’s unity.