YANGON, March 27 (Xinhua) -- Myanmar celebrated its 80th Armed Forces Day on Thursday with a military parade in the capital Nay Pyi Taw in commemoration of the start of its anti-fascist movement during World War II.

Speaking at the ceremony, Commander-in-Chief of Defense Services Senior General Min Aung Hlaing said the State Administration Council, acting on behalf of the Tatmadaw (Myanmar armed forces), currently assuming the responsibility of the nation, is making provisions to hold the general election this coming December.

Since assuming the responsibility of the nation, the State Administration Council has laid down the roadmap and objectives for ensuring the tranquility of the nation and fostering a multi-party democratic system.

The elections will be conducted based on respective regional security conditions in accordance with the provisions of the 2008 Constitution, electoral laws, and relevant regulations, and the necessary provisions are underway, he said.

He added that members of the armed forces should fulfill their national defense duties, embracing a venturesome spirit, a willingness to sacrifice their lives to protect the lives and property of the people, and uphold the three main national causes.

During the ceremony, the armed forces' mechanized units and foot soldiers marched in the parade ground as military aircraft and helicopters flew above.

The Southeast Asian country commemorated March 27, 1945, as the start of its army's resistance to the fascist occupation of imperial Japan. Enditem

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