Union Peace Conference – 21st Century Panglong

The United Wa State Army left the conference early, saying they were only permitted observer status.

[4] The government planned to continue the conference sessions semiannually, until a permanent ceasefire and peace agreement was implemented.

[6] The first session of the conference was chaired by Lt. Gen. Yar Pyae from the Tatmadaw, Tin Myo Win from the union government, Shila Nan Taung from the parliament, Khun Myint Tun from the ethnic armed organisations (EAOs) and Myint Soe from the political parties.

The EAOs called for a federal system that "guarantees justice, equality, self-administration and protection of racial, religious and political rights of ethnic minorities.

"[7][8] On 15 October 2016, the Burmese government announced their "Seven Steps Roadmap for National Reconciliation and Union Peace".