Myanmar's peace process expected to move forward in 2021 By IANS | Published on Thu, Dec 24 2020 12:06 IST | 0 Views Japan plays peacemaker in Myanmar to keep China at bay.. Image Source: IANS News Yangon, Dec 24 : The Myanmar peace process is expected to move forward in 2021 after the general elections held in November this year gave the ruling National League for Democracy (NLD) party a new mandate to rule the country, according to officials and experts. The general elections were held on Novemver 8 and the ruling NLD secured more than enough parliamentary seats needed for its next five-year term, reports Xinhua news agency. This year's multi-party general elections were the third of its kind held in accordance with Constitution.