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Mae Tha Raw Hta Agreement
ETHNIC NATIONALITIES SEMINAR
(Mae Tha Raw Hta)
Mae Tha Raw Hta Agreement
We, leaders of Arakanese, Chin, Kachin, Karen Karenni, Mon, Pa-O, Palaung, Lahu, Shan and Wa ethnic nationalities, representing the various organizations as well as the nationalities, attended the seminar held from January 7 to 14, 1997 at Mae Tha Raw Hta in Kawthoolei.
We, leaders of nationalities mentioned above, after frank and cordial discussions in depth, have agreed upon the following terms.
1. Agreement relating to Political Aims
THE PANGLONG AGREEMENT, 1947
(signed February 12, 1947)
A conference having been held at Panglong, attended by certain Members of the Executive Council of the Governor of Burma, all Saohpas and representatives of the Shan States, the Kachin Hills and the Chin Hills:
The Members of the Conference, believing that freedom will be more speedily achieved by the Shans, the Kachins and the Chins by their immediate co-operation with the Interim Burmese Government:
The Members of the Conference have accordingly, and without dissentients, agreed as follows: -
The Law Khii Lah Agreement
August 30, 2001
Ethnic nationalities leaders from major organizations met at the Lw Khii Lah Camp, Kawthoolei, From August 26-30, 2001, and discussed the need for unity and closer cooperation in a fraternal spirit and atmosphere.
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