Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman stated during an officers' address on Wednesday that the national election must be held by December. He emphasized that decisions on matters like the humanitarian corridor must come from an elected government. On law and order, he noted the military is adopting a firmer stance. Regarding port-related issues, he said the opinions of local residents and political leaders are essential and that such decisions should come through a political government. He also revealed that the government has disregarded the army's proposed reforms. Despite the interim government's 10 months in power, no significant reforms have materialized, he added. The Army Chief asserted the military will never engage in any activity that harms national sovereignty. He also claimed the army was unaware of the July–August UN reports—although the UN had informed the government, the government failed to relay the information to the military. "We are supporting the interim government and will continue to do so," he affirmed.