YANGON, Feb. 12 (Xinhua) -- Myanmar commemorated the 78th anniversary of the Union Day with a state ceremony in the capital Nay Pyi Taw on Wednesday morning, the state-run Myanmar Radio and Television reported.

The Union Day marked the historic moment on Feb. 12, 1947, when the country's national hero General Aung San, along with over 20 ethnic leaders, signed the Panglong Agreement, pledging to strive for regaining independence from British colonialists.

In his Union Day message, Chairman of the State Administration Council Senior General Min Aung Hlaing said that it is the inherent duty of all Union-born ethnic nationals to safeguard and preserve the territorial integrity of the Union, which has been inherited from ancient Myanmar kings and ancestors.

Noting that the unique characteristic of Myanmar is that more than 130 ethnic groups live together in unity throughout the entire nation, he stressed that the country will be peaceful and prosperous only if all ethnic nationals work together in unity.

Ceremonies to mark the Union Day were also held in regions and states across the country, the media report said.

Various activities, including a union-level micro, small and medium-sized enterprises products expo and horse-racing competitions, were also organized to commemorate the Union Day in the Southeast Asian country. Enditem

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