YANGON—Myanmar ’ s Tatmadaw [armed forces] is working closely with the government in an effort to realise the peace process, says the commander-inchief of Defence Services.

“In building Myanmar into a modern developed nation, nationwide genuine peace and national consolidation are essential and giant tasks. The government is placing its emphasis on the nationwide eternal peace process while the Tamadaw is providing full cooperation with the government for the realisation of peace process,” the senior general said.